📄 Words to Pages Calculator
Teachers often give page counts while word processors show words. Convert between them quickly.
Pages
How the Words to Pages Calculator works
With 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins, a page holds roughly 500 words single-spaced or 250 words double-spaced. Fonts, headings and paragraph breaks change this.
Pages ≈ Words ÷ 500 (single-spaced)
Pages ≈ Words ÷ 250 (double-spaced)
Step-by-step calculation
- 1Enter the word count.
- 2Choose spacing.
- 3Divide by words per page.
Worked example
A 1,500-word essay is about 3 pages single-spaced or 6 pages double-spaced.
Words to Pages Calculator examples
| Number of words | Pages |
|---|---|
| 750 | 3 pages |
| 1,125 | 4.5 pages |
| 1,500 | 6 pages |
| 1,875 | 7.5 pages |
| 2,250 | 9 pages |
Other inputs kept at the calculator's default values. Results calculated by this calculator.
Why use a Words to Pages Calculator?
Turn word counts into page counts for assignments.
Important factors that can affect your results
- Font and size.
- Margins and headings.
- Paragraph length.
Frequently asked questions
How many words is a 5-page paper?
About 1,250 words double-spaced or 2,500 single-spaced.
Does Arial change it?
Yes, slightly. Arial and Calibri fit a little differently from Times New Roman, so treat the result as an estimate.
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