Words per Page
Convert a word count into pages — for the font, size and spacing you're actually using.
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Quick reference
| 500 words | 1 page single-spaced | 2 pages double-spaced |
| 1,000 words | 2 pages single-spaced | 4 pages double-spaced |
| 1,500 words | 3 pages single-spaced | 6 pages double-spaced |
| 2,000 words | 4 pages single-spaced | 8 pages double-spaced |
| 2,500 words | 5 pages single-spaced | 10 pages double-spaced |
| 5,000 words | 10 pages single-spaced | 20 pages double-spaced |
Have the text itself? Paste it into the word counter and get reading time automatically.
How many words fit on one page?
A standard page — 12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins — holds about 500 words single-spaced or 250 words double-spaced. Larger fonts and wider spacing reduce that.
Why does my word processor show something different?
Headings, block quotes and paragraph breaks all consume space without adding many words. The calculator gives the standard estimate teachers and publishers use.