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To calculate the page count for a 5″ × 8″ book:

We created the formulas by setting 10,000 words in Minion (a commonly used serif typeface that comes with InDesign), and using the page margins recommended in Book Design Made Simple (0.75″ on all sides except 0.85″ at the top). Formulas to calculate book page countįind the trim size of your book below, then use the formula for the type size you envision for your book. For a larger format book, use the 6″ × 9″ formula to calculate book page count. Most larger format books use the same size text blocks as regular fiction and nonfiction books so that they’re easy to read. It’s all contained within the margins, forming a text block. What about trim sizes for larger format books? Look at any book and you’ll see that the text never goes to the edges of the pages. The trim size of your book dictates approximately how many words fit on one page, so start by choosing a trim size. Some popular trim sizes for books are: Here are the steps to using our formulas: Choose your book’s trim size Our formulas are based on book trim size, typeface, and type size. We’ve typeset many books and therefore know how to calculate the number of words that fit on an average book page. Once you know your word count, follow one of our two methods below to estimate your page count. First of all, find your word count in Word by opening your document and looking at the bottom left of your screen:

You’ll use the word count in your Word document to calculate book page count. Calculate book page count using your word count We’ll explain two easy methods to calculate book page count: 1) use one of our simple formulas as a book page count calculator, or 2) use our InDesign template to experiment with book trim size and type size to accurately determine a page count for books. Wondering how many Word pages equal a book page? You can easily calculate book page count using the word count from your Word document.