5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 75,000 words
75,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
75,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 292 pages at 11 pt (242–344 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.658 in on white paper; full cover 11.91 x 8.75 in.
292pages at 11 pt
242–344pages, 10–12 pt
0.658 inspine, white
281words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 242 pages | 0.545 in | 290 g |
| 10.5 pt | 266 pages | 0.599 in | 317 g |
| 11 pt | 292 pages | 0.658 in | 346 g |
| 11.5 pt | 322 pages | 0.725 in | 380 g |
| 12 pt | 344 pages | 0.775 in | 405 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 242 pp | 220 pp |
| 11 pt | 292 pp | 266 pp |
| 12 pt | 344 pp | 312 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6576 in / 16.7 mm | 11.908 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.73 in / 18.54 mm | 11.98 x 8.75 in |
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