5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 80,000 words
80,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
80,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 320 pages at 11 pt (258–366 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.721 in on white paper; full cover 11.97 x 8.75 in.
320pages at 11 pt
258–366pages, 10–12 pt
0.721 inspine, white
273words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 258 pages | 0.581 in | 308 g |
| 10.5 pt | 284 pages | 0.64 in | 337 g |
| 11 pt | 320 pages | 0.721 in | 378 g |
| 11.5 pt | 342 pages | 0.77 in | 403 g |
| 12 pt | 366 pages | 0.824 in | 430 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 258 pp | 234 pp |
| 11 pt | 320 pp | 282 pp |
| 12 pt | 366 pp | 332 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.7206 in / 18.3 mm | 11.971 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.8 in / 20.32 mm | 12.05 x 8.75 in |
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