5 x 8 in · 60,000 words
60,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
60,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 280 pages at 11 pt (236–344 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.631 in on white paper; full cover 10.88 x 8.25 in.
280pages at 11 pt
236–344pages, 10–12 pt
0.631 inspine, white
233words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 236 pages | 0.531 in | 242 g |
| 10.5 pt | 254 pages | 0.572 in | 259 g |
| 11 pt | 280 pages | 0.631 in | 285 g |
| 11.5 pt | 300 pages | 0.676 in | 304 g |
| 12 pt | 344 pages | 0.775 in | 347 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 236 pp | 214 pp |
| 11 pt | 280 pp | 254 pp |
| 12 pt | 344 pp | 312 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6306 in / 16.02 mm | 10.881 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.7 in / 17.78 mm | 10.95 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 280-page 5 x 8 in cover template.