The number of words on a page varies depending on formatting. Here is a guide to estimating words per page and pages per word count.
As a general rule, a single-spaced page holds about 500 to 600 words, while a double-spaced page holds about 250 to 300 words. This assumes a standard font like Times New Roman or Arial at 12-point size.
Font size, line spacing, margins, and paragraph spacing all affect how many words fit on a page. A larger font or wider margins means fewer words per page, while smaller fonts and tighter spacing fit more.
To estimate page count, divide your word count by the words-per-page for your format. For example, a 1,000-word essay double-spaced is about 3 to 4 pages, while single-spaced it is about 2 pages.
Knowing words per page helps you plan essays, meet page requirements, and estimate the length of books and reports. It is especially useful when a requirement is given in pages rather than words.
Use our PDF word counter to get an exact word count, then estimate pages using the guide above. For page counts of existing PDFs, use our PDF page counter.
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