Words Per Page Calculator
Estimate how many pages your word count will fill.
How to Use the Words Per Page Calculator
Enter a word count directly, or paste text into the box to have the word count filled in automatically. The page estimate updates instantly for all common formats.
Words Per Page by Format
Page count depends heavily on font size, line spacing, and margin settings. These estimates assume standard 1-inch margins and common fonts (Times New Roman, Arial).
| Format | Font size | Spacing | Words/page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic (double-spaced) | 12 pt | Double | ~250 |
| Standard (single-spaced) | 12 pt | Single | ~500 |
| Compact (single-spaced) | 11 pt | Single | ~600 |
| Dense (single-spaced) | 10 pt | Single | ~700 |
Common Writing Lengths in Pages
Short Essay (500 words)
About 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced. Common for high school assignments and short blog posts.
Standard Essay (1,000 words)
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced. Typical for undergraduate coursework.
Long Essay / Report (2,500 words)
About 5 pages single-spaced or 10 pages double-spaced. Standard for many university assignments and detailed blog articles.
Novel (80,000 words)
About 160 pages single-spaced, or roughly 300 formatted book pages. This is the standard length for a debut novel.
Why Page Count Estimates Vary
Digital documents, printed books, and academic papers all use different page dimensions, margins, fonts, and line spacing. This calculator gives estimates — your actual page count depends on your specific document settings. Always check the final page count in your word processor.