How many pages is 50,000 words?
50,000 words is about 172 pages in a 6 × 9 inch paperback set in 12 point type (likely range 156 to 192). On a smaller 5 × 8 inch page it is about 248 pages. Estimates include 8 pages of front and back matter, rounded up to a multiple of 4.
50,000 words: pages by trim size and font size
| Trim size | 10 pt | 11 pt | 12 pt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 8 in | 176 pages | 220 pages | 248 pages |
| 5.5 × 8.5 in (digest) | 148 pages | 176 pages | 204 pages |
| A5 (5.83 × 8.27 in) | 140 pages | 168 pages | 200 pages |
| 6 × 9 in (US trade) | 124 pages | 152 pages | 172 pages |
| 7 × 10 in | 92 pages | 108 pages | 128 pages |
Normal line spacing (1.3), 0.75 inch margins, 8 pages of front and back matter, rounded up to a multiple of 4. A planning estimate within roughly 10%.
Check it for your own book
Use the word count to page count calculator to set your own trim size, font size and line spacing. Then price the printing: print 172 pages in the printing calculator, and work out the cover with the spine width calculator.
When the manuscript is final, our book formatting turns it into print-ready pages, which fixes the real page count.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 50,000 words?
50,000 words is about 172 pages in a 6 × 9 inch paperback set in 12 point type (likely range 156 to 192). On a smaller 5 × 8 inch page it is about 248 pages. Estimates include 8 pages of front and back matter, rounded up to a multiple of 4.
How many words fit on a book page?
It depends on the trim size and the type. With 0.75 inch margins, 12 point type and normal line spacing, a 6 × 9 inch page holds about 306 words and a 5 × 8 inch page about 210.
What changes the page count?
The trim size, the font size and line spacing, the margins, how many chapters start on a new page, and any images, tables or blank pages. A larger page or a smaller font gives fewer pages.
How accurate is this estimate?
It is a planning estimate within roughly 10%. The page count of your finished, formatted file is the figure to use for printing prices and for the spine width.