Words to Pages Calculator

Convert a word count into pages, or pages back into words, using the exact font, size, line spacing and paper format you write in.

Assumes continuous body text with no images, headings or blank lines. A title page, references and figures add pages on top of this estimate.
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pages (double spaced)
250words per page
250words per page

Quick presets convert immediately

Words per page, quick reference

Word countSingle spaced (12 pt Times)1.5 spacedDouble spaced
250 words≈ 0.5 page≈ 0.8 page1 page
500 words1 page≈ 1.5 pages2 pages
750 words1.5 pages≈ 2.3 pages3 pages
1,000 words2 pages3 pages4 pages
1,500 words3 pages≈ 4.5 pages6 pages
2,000 words4 pages6 pages8 pages
3,000 words6 pages9 pages12 pages
5,000 words10 pages15 pages20 pages

Based on A4 paper, 1 inch margins, standard body text. Your word processor's exact render will vary slightly.

How to use the words to pages calculator

  1. Choose the direction. Pick Words → Pages if you know your word count and need the page count. Pick Pages → Words if you have a page limit and need to know how much you can write.
  2. Enter the number. Type your word count (or page count) in the box, the result updates instantly.
  3. Match your document settings. Font, size, line spacing, paper size and margins each change how many words fit on a page. Set them to match your assignment or template.
  4. Read the result. The big number is your estimated page count. Below it you'll see the words per page figure the estimate is based on.

Why the font and spacing matter so much

A page holds its words in a fixed area, so anything that changes line height or character width changes the count:

SettingEffect on words per page
Double spacingHalves the words per page compared with single spacing
1.5 line spacingAbout two thirds of the single spaced count
Larger font (14 pt vs 12 pt)Roughly 25 to 30% fewer words per page
Wider margins (1.25 in vs 1 in)About 10% fewer words per page
Narrower margins (0.5 in)About 20% more words per page

Common academic requirements

Heads up: the estimate assumes continuous paragraphs. Short paragraphs, headings, bullet lists, tables and images all reduce text density and add pages, a document full of one line paragraphs can run 30 to 40% longer than this calculator suggests.

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single spaced or 4 pages double spaced in 12 pt Times New Roman on A4 with 1 inch margins. In 11 pt Arial single spaced it's closer to 1.8 pages.
How many words are on one page?
A standard double spaced page holds about 250 words. A single spaced page holds about 500. This is the convention publishers and universities use for quick estimates.
Does this calculator count spaces?
It works in words, not characters. Spacing between words is already baked into the words per page constants. If you need character counts, use our character counter.
Why is my Word document longer than the estimate?
Word adds space before/after paragraphs by default, plus a title block, page numbers and headings. Set paragraph spacing to zero and the estimate will match more closely.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes, no sign up, no upload, and all math runs in your browser.

Page length questions

The numbers students and authors ask for most.

How many words is one page?

About 250 words on a double spaced page in 12 pt Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. A single spaced page holds about 500 words.

How many pages is 1,000 words?

Roughly 2 pages single spaced, or 4 pages double spaced, using the same settings.

Is this a word count calculator too?

Yes. Switch to Pages to Words and the same page works as a word count calculator when you only know your page limit.

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