Words Per Page Calculator
Convert a word count to pages — or pages to words — for your font, font size, and line spacing. Estimates assume a standard 8.5 × 11 inch page with 1-inch margins.
Conversion
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4.0
Estimated pages
250
Words per page at these settings
Quick reference at your settings
| Words | Estimated pages |
|---|---|
| 500 | 2.0 |
| 1,000 | 4.0 |
| 1,500 | 6.0 |
| 2,000 | 8.0 |
| 2,500 | 10.0 |
Estimates assume a standard 8.5 × 11 inch page with 1-inch margins and continuous body text. Headings, block quotes, images, and paragraph breaks will change the real page count.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many pages is 1,000 words?
- In the standard essay format — 12pt Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins on 8.5 × 11 paper — 1,000 words is about 4 pages. Single-spaced it is about 2 pages. Font, size, and spacing all shift the result, which is what this calculator adjusts for.
- How many words fit on one page?
- A double-spaced page of 12pt Times New Roman holds about 250 words; single-spaced holds about 500. Wider fonts like Verdana fit fewer words per page, and larger font sizes reduce the count further.
- How accurate are the estimates?
- They are estimates based on standard 8.5 × 11 pages with 1-inch margins and average English word length. Headings, paragraph breaks, block quotes, images, and footnotes all change real page counts, so treat the result as a close approximation rather than an exact figure.
- Can I convert pages to words as well as words to pages?
- Yes. Switch to the pages-to-words mode, enter a page count, and the calculator tells you roughly how many words you need to fill it at your chosen font, size, and spacing — handy when an assignment is given in pages.
- What settings should I use for a typical essay?
- Most academic style guides — including APA, MLA, and Chicago — expect a readable 12pt font such as Times New Roman, double spacing, and 1-inch margins. Those are the calculator’s defaults.