Words to Pages Converter
Convert a word count to pages, single- or double-spaced.
Enter a word count — or paste your text — to see how many pages it makes, single- and double-spaced. Use the conversion table below for common lengths from 250 to 3,000 words.
If you paste text, the words are counted locally in your browser and never uploaded.
1.0
pages, single-spaced
~500 words/page
2.0
pages, double-spaced
~250 words/page
| Words | Single-spaced | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 0.5 pages | 1.0 pages |
| 500 | 1.0 pages | 2.0 pages |
| 750 | 1.5 pages | 3.0 pages |
| 1,000 | 2.0 pages | 4.0 pages |
| 1,500 | 3.0 pages | 6.0 pages |
| 2,000 | 4.0 pages | 8.0 pages |
| 2,500 | 5.0 pages | 10.0 pages |
| 3,000 | 6.0 pages | 12.0 pages |
Estimates assume a standard 12-point font. Real page counts vary with font, size, spacing, margins, headings, and images — see the Methodology page for details.
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How the conversion works
The estimate uses two common assumptions: about 500 words per page single-spaced, and about 250 words per page double-spaced, in a standard 12-point font. Divide your word count by those figures and you get the page estimate shown above.
These are the same assumptions teachers and editors usually mean by "pages", which is why a 1,000-word essay is often described as "about two pages" single-spaced or "about four pages" double-spaced.
What changes the real page count
Page count is never exact. Font family and size, line spacing, margins, paragraph spacing, headings, lists, tables, and images all shift where text lands on the page. A 12-point serif font with 1-inch margins fits roughly the figures above; larger fonts or wider margins produce more pages. Use this as a planning guide, then confirm in your word processor.
Examples
| Example | Input | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Single-spaced | 1,000 words | ~2 pages |
| Double-spaced | 1,000 words | ~4 pages |
| Short essay | 500 words | ~1 page / ~2 pages |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 500 words?
About 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced, in a standard 12-point font.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced.
Does single or double spacing change the page count?
Yes — double spacing roughly doubles the page count. We show both, using ~500 words/page single-spaced and ~250 words/page double-spaced.
Does font size affect how many pages I get?
Yes. Larger fonts, wider margins, and extra paragraph spacing all increase the page count. Treat the estimate as a guide and confirm in your editor.