8.5 x 11 in Letter · 85,000 words
85,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
85,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 164 pages at 11 pt (138–190 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.369 in on white paper; full cover 17.62 x 11.25 in.
164pages at 11 pt
138–190pages, 10–12 pt
0.369 inspine, white
626words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 138 pages | 0.311 in | 343 g |
| 10.5 pt | 152 pages | 0.342 in | 375 g |
| 11 pt | 164 pages | 0.369 in | 402 g |
| 11.5 pt | 176 pages | 0.396 in | 429 g |
| 12 pt | 190 pages | 0.428 in | 461 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 138 pp | 124 pp |
| 11 pt | 164 pp | 144 pp |
| 12 pt | 190 pp | 170 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3693 in / 9.38 mm | 17.619 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.41 in / 10.41 mm | 17.66 x 11.25 in |
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