5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 55,000 words
55,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
55,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 218 pages at 11 pt (182–250 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.491 in on white paper; full cover 11.74 x 8.75 in.
218pages at 11 pt
182–250pages, 10–12 pt
0.491 inspine, white
281words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 182 pages | 0.41 in | 221 g |
| 10.5 pt | 200 pages | 0.45 in | 242 g |
| 11 pt | 218 pages | 0.491 in | 262 g |
| 11.5 pt | 234 pages | 0.527 in | 280 g |
| 12 pt | 250 pages | 0.563 in | 299 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 182 pp | 164 pp |
| 11 pt | 218 pp | 198 pp |
| 12 pt | 250 pp | 226 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4909 in / 12.47 mm | 11.741 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.545 in / 13.84 mm | 11.795 x 8.75 in |
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