Free Words to Pages Converter

How many pages is it?

Convert a word count or pasted text into pages by font, size, spacing and paper, plus reading and speaking time.

1,000 words is about 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced in 12 pt Times New Roman on a US Letter page with 1-inch margins (about 2.2 and 4.3 pages in Arial). The Words to Pages Converter turns any word count, or pasted text, into an estimated page count for the font, size, line spacing and paper you choose, and adds reading and speaking time. It runs in your browser and does not use AI generations.

Words to pages at 12 pt with 1-inch margins on US Letter paper (estimates)
WordsTimes New Roman, single-spacedTimes New Roman, double-spacedArial, single-spacedArial, double-spaced
5001.0 pages2.0 pages1.1 pages2.2 pages
1,0002.0 pages4.0 pages2.2 pages4.3 pages
1,5003.0 pages6.0 pages3.3 pages6.5 pages
2,0004.0 pages8.0 pages4.3 pages8.7 pages
2,5005.0 pages10.0 pages5.4 pages10.9 pages
3,0006.0 pages12.0 pages6.5 pages13.0 pages
5,00010.0 pages20.0 pages10.9 pages21.7 pages

Based on about 500 words per single-spaced page in Times New Roman and 460 in Arial, for plain paragraphs with no extra space between them.

How the Words to Pages Converter works

  1. Type a word count such as 1000, or switch to Paste text and paste your document so its words are counted.
  2. Choose the font, font size, line spacing and paper size your assignment or style guide asks for.
  3. Read the estimated page count, rounded to one decimal, and how many pages the text runs onto.
  4. Check the reading and speaking time if you are preparing a talk, a video script or a timed presentation.

Worked example

Input

1,500 words in 12 pt Arial, double-spaced, on US Letter paper

Illustrative result

About 6.5 pages, running onto a 7th page. Reading time about 6 min 18 sec; speaking time about 10 min 43 sec.

Estimate for continuous paragraphs. Headings, lists and extra space between paragraphs make a real document longer.

What people use it for

  • Checking whether an essay's word count meets a page requirement
  • Turning a page limit from a teacher or journal into a word target before you start writing
  • Estimating how long a speech or presentation script will take to deliver
  • Planning handouts, print layouts or manuscript submissions on A4 or US Letter
  • Seeing how font and spacing choices change the length of the same text

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is 1000 words?
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced in 12 pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins on US Letter paper. In 12 pt Arial, which sets wider, it is closer to 2.2 pages single-spaced and 4.3 pages double-spaced.
How many words fit on one page?
Roughly 500 words single-spaced and 250 double-spaced in 12 pt Times New Roman. Arial fits about 460 words single-spaced, Calibri about 520 and Verdana about 400. Smaller type and A4 paper fit a little more.
What does 1.5 line spacing do to the page count?
Line spacing stretches the height of every line. With 1.5 spacing a page holds about two thirds of the single-spaced amount, and with double spacing about half, so 1,000 words in 12 pt Times New Roman is roughly 2, 3 or 4 pages.
Why does my word processor show a different page count?
These are estimates for continuous paragraphs. Headings, short paragraphs, lists, block quotes, space between paragraphs, title pages and reference lists all add length, and fonts render slightly differently in Word, Google Docs and Pages. Use the estimate to plan, then check the final layout in your document.
How are reading time and speaking time calculated?
Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute, a typical average for adults reading non-fiction silently. Speaking time assumes about 140 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace. Your own pace may be faster or slower.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Word counting and the page estimate run entirely in your browser. The converter does not use AI generations, so there is no daily limit.

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