Word count to page count calculator.
Enter your manuscript's word count and the book size, and see roughly how many printed pages it will make, and which of our publishing packages fits that length.
An estimate, not a quote: the exact count comes from the typeset interior. It includes about eight pages of front and back matter (title, copyright, contents, about the author).
How many pages is my book?
Approximate printed pages at a standard setting, including front and back matter.
| Word count | 5 × 8 in paperback | 6 × 9 in paperback |
|---|---|---|
| 20,000 | 88 | 70 |
| 30,000 | 128 | 100 |
| 40,000 | 168 | 130 |
| 50,000 | 208 | 160 |
| 60,000 | 248 | 190 |
| 70,000 | 288 | 222 |
| 80,000 | 328 | 252 |
| 100,000 | 408 | 312 |
Page count, answered
How many pages is 50,000 words?+
At a standard setting, about 208 pages in a 5 × 8 inch paperback, or about 160 pages at 6 × 9 inches, including a few pages of front and back matter. Larger type and more chapters push it up; a tighter layout brings it down.
How many words fit on a printed book page?+
Roughly 250 words on a 5 × 8 inch page, about 285 on 5.5 × 8.5 inches, and about 330 on 6 × 9 inches, at a normal 11 to 11.5 point setting. Poetry, dialogue-heavy fiction and books with images fit far fewer.
Why is the page count only an estimate?+
The final number depends on the font, line spacing, margins, how many chapters start on a new page, and any images, tables or poems. A typesetter gives the exact count once the interior is laid out.
Does the page count change the cost of publishing?+
Yes. Publishing packages are set by page limit, and printing costs more per copy as books get longer. Our seven packages run from Pocket Book (up to 60 pages) to Tiger (up to 300). Compare the page limits.
Where do I find my word count?+
In Microsoft Word, the word count shows at the bottom left of the window or under Review > Word Count. In Google Docs, use Tools > Word count.
Find the package that fits your book.
Send us your opening chapter and the word count. A real editor reads it and recommends the right package, free and with no obligation.
