5 x 8 in · 85,000 words
85,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
85,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 404 pages at 11 pt (340–480 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.91 in on white paper; full cover 11.16 x 8.25 in.
404pages at 11 pt
340–480pages, 10–12 pt
0.91 inspine, white
226words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 340 pages | 0.766 in | 343 g |
| 10.5 pt | 366 pages | 0.824 in | 368 g |
| 11 pt | 404 pages | 0.91 in | 405 g |
| 11.5 pt | 434 pages | 0.977 in | 434 g |
| 12 pt | 480 pages | 1.081 in | 479 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 340 pp | 300 pp |
| 11 pt | 404 pp | 366 pp |
| 12 pt | 480 pp | 436 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.9098 in / 23.11 mm | 11.16 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 1.01 in / 25.65 mm | 11.26 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 400-page 5 x 8 in cover template.