5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 65,000 words
65,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
65,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 256 pages at 11 pt (212–292 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.577 in on white paper; full cover 11.83 x 8.75 in.
256pages at 11 pt
212–292pages, 10–12 pt
0.577 inspine, white
281words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 212 pages | 0.477 in | 256 g |
| 10.5 pt | 232 pages | 0.522 in | 278 g |
| 11 pt | 256 pages | 0.577 in | 305 g |
| 11.5 pt | 274 pages | 0.617 in | 326 g |
| 12 pt | 292 pages | 0.658 in | 346 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 212 pp | 192 pp |
| 11 pt | 256 pp | 232 pp |
| 12 pt | 292 pp | 266 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.5765 in / 14.64 mm | 11.827 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.64 in / 16.26 mm | 11.89 x 8.75 in |
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