Pages to Words Converter
Enter a page count and we'll estimate the word count for your font, size, and spacing.
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How many words is your page count?
A 1-page document in the most common configuration (12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, US Letter, double-spaced) holds about 250 words. Single-spaced, the same page holds around 500. Switch font or size and the answer shifts by 10–20%.
Quick reference
| Pages | Single-spaced (12pt Times) | Double-spaced (12pt Times) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~ 500 words | ~ 250 words |
| 2 | ~ 1,000 | ~ 500 |
| 3 | ~ 1,500 | ~ 750 |
| 5 | ~ 2,500 | ~ 1,250 |
| 10 | ~ 5,000 | ~ 2,500 |
| 20 | ~ 10,000 | ~ 5,000 |
| 50 | ~ 25,000 | ~ 12,500 |
| 100 | ~ 50,000 | ~ 25,000 |
When pages-to-words matters
Most assignments are spec'd in pages, not words. To plan a draft you need to know the word target before you start writing. Pages-to-words conversion is the fastest way to translate "8-page essay" into "2,000 words at 12pt Times double-spaced".
Reverse direction
If you already have a draft and want to know its page count, use the words to pages converter.
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Frequently asked questions
How many words is a 5-page double-spaced paper?
About 1,250 words in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.
How many words fit on a college essay page?
Most US college essays are 12pt Times double-spaced — about 250 words per page.
Does font choice change the answer much?
Yes. A page of 12pt Calibri holds slightly more than the same page of 12pt Times. A page of 12pt Courier holds about 40% less than 12pt Times.
What if my paper has headings and footnotes?
The converter assumes pure body text. Headings, images, and footnotes reduce the body-text word count proportionally — typically by 10–25% in real documents.