5 x 8 in · 55,000 words
55,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
55,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 258 pages at 11 pt (218–316 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.581 in on white paper; full cover 10.83 x 8.25 in.
258pages at 11 pt
218–316pages, 10–12 pt
0.581 inspine, white
233words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 218 pages | 0.491 in | 225 g |
| 10.5 pt | 234 pages | 0.527 in | 240 g |
| 11 pt | 258 pages | 0.581 in | 263 g |
| 11.5 pt | 276 pages | 0.622 in | 281 g |
| 12 pt | 316 pages | 0.712 in | 320 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 218 pp | 198 pp |
| 11 pt | 258 pp | 234 pp |
| 12 pt | 316 pp | 278 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.581 in / 14.76 mm | 10.831 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.645 in / 16.38 mm | 10.895 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 260-page 5 x 8 in cover template.