Words to Pages Converter
Convert a word count into estimated pages.
How many pages is my word count?
The standard academic conventions: double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman fits about 275 words per page, while single-spaced fits about 550. So 2,000 words ≈ 7.3 pages double-spaced or 3.6 single-spaced. Enter your count above for the exact estimate.
Common assignment lengths
500 words ≈ 2 pages double-spaced (1 single). 1,000 words ≈ 4 pages (2 single). 1,500 words ≈ 5.5 pages. 2,500 words ≈ 9 pages. 5,000 words ≈ 18 pages. A 10,000-word dissertation chapter runs about 36 double-spaced pages.
What changes the real count
Font (Arial runs ~10% bulkier than Times at the same point size), margins (1" standard; wider margins inflate pages), headings and paragraph breaks (more white space = more pages), and footnotes or block quotes. Estimates here assume continuous prose with standard settings — actual documents with headings typically run slightly longer.
Working backwards from a page requirement
If the brief says "8–10 pages double-spaced", target 2,200–2,750 words. Write to the word target, not the page count — then formatting changes can't sink you at the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How many words fit on one page?
Roughly 275 words double-spaced or 550 single-spaced at 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins — the standard academic setup.
Does font choice change the page count?
Yes — Arial and Verdana occupy more space than Times New Roman at the same size, often adding ~10% more pages for the same words.
Do headings and quotes count?
They add white space, so documents with many headings, lists or block quotes run longer than this prose-based estimate.
How many words is a 10-page paper?
About 2,750 words double-spaced, or 5,500 single-spaced, using standard academic formatting.