Pages to Words Converter
Estimate how many words fit in any number of pages based on font and spacing.
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Quick Reference (12pt Times New Roman)
| Pages | Single-Spaced | Double-Spaced |
|---|---|---|
| 1 page | ~500 words | ~250 words |
| 2 pages | ~1,000 words | ~500 words |
| 3 pages | ~1,500 words | ~750 words |
| 5 pages | ~2,500 words | ~1,250 words |
| 7 pages | ~3,500 words | ~1,750 words |
| 10 pages | ~5,000 words | ~2,500 words |
| 15 pages | ~7,500 words | ~3,750 words |
| 20 pages | ~10,000 words | ~5,000 words |
Common Essay Lengths
Based on double-spaced, 12pt TNR
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard double-spaced page at 12pt Times New Roman contains about 250–275 words. Single-spaced, around 500 words. The exact count depends on font, size, spacing, and margins.
At 12pt Times New Roman, double-spaced (standard academic format), 5 pages contains approximately 1,250 words.
A 10-page double-spaced paper at 12pt is approximately 2,500 words. Single-spaced, that same page count holds about 5,000 words.
Most US schools require 12pt Times New Roman, double-spaced. Some UK and European institutions use 12pt Arial or Calibri, 1.5-spaced.
This calculator estimates body text pages only. Title pages, bibliography, and reference lists are typically separate and follow different formatting rules.
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