• Enter your word count or paste your text.
• Choose your font (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, Courier New, Verdana, Comic Sans MS).
• Select font size (9 pt – 14 pt).
• Pick line spacing (Single, 1.5, Double).

Instant Results

• Get pages for your word count.
• See words per page for your chosen settings.
• Try different fonts and sizes to see how they affect page count.
• Use the tables below for quick reference.

Pro Tips

• Unsure which font to pick? Use the one required by your instructor, publisher, or style guide.
• Academic work typically uses Times New Roman 12 pt, double-spaced.
• Business writing often uses Arial 12 pt, single-spaced.
• Remember that tables, images, and headings will affect your final page count.

Why Page Counts Vary

The exact number of words that fit on a page depends on multiple design variables.

Factor	Impact on Word Count
Font family (e.g., Arial vs. Times New Roman)	Wider fonts → fewer words per line
Font size (9 pt – 14 pt)	Larger size → fewer words per page
Line spacing (single, 1.5, double)	More spacing → fewer lines per page
Margins & page size	Narrow margins → more text per page
Paragraph structure & headings	Short paragraphs / sub-headings reduce average words per page

Our calculator adjusts for the first three—the biggest drivers—so you get a much tighter estimate than the old '250/500 words per page' rule of thumb.

Word Count to Pages Conversion Tables

Use these tables for quick reference when planning your document length.

Common Word Counts to Pages (single spaced)

(12 pt Arial, single-spaced)

Word Count to Page Conversion Chart (Single-Spaced)
Words	≈ Pages
100	0.2
250	0.5
300	0.6
500	1
750	1.5
1,000	2
1,500	3
2,000	4
2,500	5
3,000	6
4,000	8
5,000	10
7,500	15
10,000	20

Common Word Counts to Pages (double spaced)

(12 pt Arial, double-spaced)

Word Count to Page Conversion Chart (Double-Spaced)
Words	≈ Pages
250	1
500	2
750	3
1,000	4
1,250	5
1,500	6
2,000	8
2,500	10
3,000	12
4,000	16
5,000	20
7,500	30
10,000	40

Remember: These numbers are estimates. A long block quote, table, or heading will nudge the final page count up.

Detailed Words-Per-Page Matrix (Font & Size)

Approximate words per page for the most popular fonts at three spacing setups. Use this to fine-tune assignments that specify unusual formatting.

Words Per Page by Font and Size
Font Size	Arial	Times New Roman	Calibri
10 pt	600 / 400 / 300	650 / 435 / 325	620 / 410 / 310
11 pt	550 / 365 / 275	600 / 400 / 300	565 / 375 / 285
12 pt	500 / 335 / 250	550 / 365 / 275	515 / 345 / 260
13 pt	450 / 300 / 225	500 / 335 / 250	475 / 315 / 240
14 pt	400 / 265 / 200	450 / 300 / 225	435 / 290 / 220

Numbers shown as: Single-spaced / 1.5-spaced / Double-spaced

Manual Conversion Word to Pages Formula (For the Math-Curious)

If you ever have to estimate by hand:

Pages = Total Words ÷ Words Per Page

Example: 1,800 words at ~275 words/page (11 pt Arial, double-spaced)

1,800 ÷ 275 ≈ 6.5 pages

Words = Pages × Words Per Page

Example: 5 pages at ~500 words/page (12 pt Times New Roman, single-spaced)

5 × 500 = 2,500 words

Writing Tips to Hit—or Trim—Your Essay Target Length

Need to adjust your document length? Try these techniques:

When You're Over the Limit

• Cut redundant introductions & conclusions. State your thesis once—then move on.
• Replace passive voice with active. 'The proposal was approved by the committee' → 'The committee approved the proposal.' Gains clarity and saves words.
• Prune fillers & weak modifiers. Delete words like very, really, in order to, basically, actually.
• Merge paragraphs that repeat a point. One focused paragraph beats two fluffy ones.

When You're Under the Limit

• Add concrete evidence: statistics, expert quotes, or real-world examples.
• Address a counter-argument and refute it. Strengthens logic and extends length.
• Expand implications in your conclusion. What are the broader impacts of your findings?
• Break up long sentences into two for clarity if you still need a little extra space.

Real-World Word Count & Page Count Examples (Books, Speeches & More)

Here are some common works and their approximate word counts and page lengths:

Common Works and Their Word Counts
Work	Word Count	≈ Pages	Type
Gettysburg Address	272	1	Historic speech
The Great Gatsby	47,000	190	Classic novel
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone	76,944	308	Popular novel
Fahrenheit 451	46,000	185	Science fiction novel
The Fellowship of the Ring	187,000	748	Fantasy novel
War and Peace (Eng. trans.)	587,000	2,350	Epic novel
Typical 15-minute speech	2,100	9	Oral presentation

Speaker's Rule of Thumb: 130–150 words ≈ one minute of spoken content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about page count conversion and how to use the calculator effectively.

How many pages is 500 words?

Single-spaced, 12 pt Arial: ≈ 1 page Double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman: ≈ 2 pages

How many words fit on one page?

Roughly 450–600 words single-spaced or 225–300 words double-spaced, depending on font and size.

Does paragraph length matter?

Yes. Lots of short paragraphs add white space, pushing the text onto additional pages.

Why do my page counts differ from the calculator?

Most likely: custom margins, headings, block quotes, graphics, or unusual fonts not accounted for in the estimate.

Can I convert characters or symbols to pages?

Yes—paste your text. The tool counts characters, words, and pages simultaneously.

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