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How Many Pages Will My Book Be?

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How Many Pages Will My Book Be?

Last updated on 24 Oct, 2025

The final page count of your book will be dependent on a variety of factors, including your trim size selection, word count, font selections, margins, spacing, etc. While we will not know your exact page count until we've completed the layout of your book, the information below can help you get an idea of how many pages your book will ultimately contain.

Estimated Number of Words Per Page (based on a 11.5 pt body font size and standard margins/spacing)

5" x 8" books: 240-260 words/page

5.5" x 8.5" books: 300-330 words/page

6" x 9" books: 360-390 words/page

7" x 10" books: 450-490 words/page

8.5" x 11" books: 620-680 words/page

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