SMF Ratio to the Average book page/font

[Dresdenus Prime]

I thought I read somewhere that when you submit a manuscript it should be in the Standard Manuscript Format, which is Courier New, 12 size font, double spaced typing. That's at least how I'm typing right now. But what I was wondering is in the average book, how would this translate? Let's say I had 15 pages typed in SMF, does that mean that on the book it would be less than that? The same? I know all books are different but if anyone can give me any help on this I'd appreciate it.

[LizW65]

An easy way to work this out is to copy your manuscript to a standard paperback or trade paperback size page, with about 1/2 to 3/4 inch margins.  Use Times New Roman 10 point with 1 or 1 1/2 spaces between lines.  Right and left side justify.  This will give you more or less the format of a "real" book and let you see how long it would be in printed form.

[Dresdenus Prime]

I will try that out. Thanks!