How Many Pages Is 1,000 Words?
Working to a page count? 1,000 words is about 4 pages double-spaced, or 2 pages single-spaced in a standard 12pt font. Paste your text into the word counter to see your exact word count as you write.
Quick answer: 1,000 words ≈ 4 pages double-spaced or 2 pages single-spaced (12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins).
Words to pages chart
Every figure below assumes 12pt Times New Roman on letter-size paper with 1-inch margins, which works out to roughly 250 words per double-spaced page, 375 at 1.5 spacing, and 500 single-spaced. Half pages are shown as decimals so you can see how close a target really is.
| Word count | Double-spaced | 1.5 spacing | Single-spaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 words | 0.4 pages | 0.3 pages | 0.2 pages |
| 250 words | 1 page | 0.7 pages | 0.5 pages |
| 300 words | 1.2 pages | 0.8 pages | 0.6 pages |
| 400 words | 1.6 pages | 1.1 pages | 0.8 pages |
| 500 words | 2 pages | 1.3 pages | 1 page |
| 600 words | 2.4 pages | 1.6 pages | 1.2 pages |
| 750 words | 3 pages | 2 pages | 1.5 pages |
| 800 words | 3.2 pages | 2.1 pages | 1.6 pages |
| 1,000 words | 4 pages | 2.7 pages | 2 pages |
| 1,200 words | 4.8 pages | 3.2 pages | 2.4 pages |
| 1,500 words | 6 pages | 4 pages | 3 pages |
| 2,000 words | 8 pages | 5.3 pages | 4 pages |
| 2,500 words | 10 pages | 6.7 pages | 5 pages |
| 3,000 words | 12 pages | 8 pages | 6 pages |
| 4,000 words | 16 pages | 10.7 pages | 8 pages |
| 5,000 words | 20 pages | 13.3 pages | 10 pages |
| 7,500 words | 30 pages | 20 pages | 15 pages |
| 10,000 words | 40 pages | 26.7 pages | 20 pages |
Pages to words, in reverse
Given a page count instead of a word count, this is the target to write to. Same assumptions as above.
| Pages | Double-spaced | 1.5 spacing | Single-spaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 page | ~250 words | ~375 words | ~500 words |
| 2 pages | ~500 words | ~750 words | ~1,000 words |
| 3 pages | ~750 words | ~1,125 words | ~1,500 words |
| 4 pages | ~1,000 words | ~1,500 words | ~2,000 words |
| 5 pages | ~1,250 words | ~1,875 words | ~2,500 words |
| 6 pages | ~1,500 words | ~2,250 words | ~3,000 words |
| 8 pages | ~2,000 words | ~3,000 words | ~4,000 words |
| 10 pages | ~2,500 words | ~3,750 words | ~5,000 words |
| 12 pages | ~3,000 words | ~4,500 words | ~6,000 words |
| 15 pages | ~3,750 words | ~5,625 words | ~7,500 words |
| 20 pages | ~5,000 words | ~7,500 words | ~10,000 words |
| 25 pages | ~6,250 words | ~9,375 words | ~12,500 words |
| 30 pages | ~7,500 words | ~11,250 words | ~15,000 words |
| 50 pages | ~12,500 words | ~18,750 words | ~25,000 words |
The arithmetic is simple enough to do in your head once you know the rate: pages multiplied by 250 for double spacing, by 500 for single. Everything else in this guide is about when that arithmetic stops being accurate.
Why the page count varies
These are estimates. The actual number of pages depends on four things:
- Font: a wide font like Arial fills pages faster than a compact one.
- Font size: 12pt is standard; larger sizes mean more pages.
- Line spacing: double spacing roughly doubles the page count versus single.
- Margins: the standard is 1 inch on all sides.
The font effect is bigger than it sounds. The same 2,000 words is 8 double-spaced pages in Times New Roman, about 9 in Arial, 10 in Verdana, and closer to 7 in Garamond. Widening margins from 1 inch to 1.5 inches on all four sides removes about a quarter of the text area, which turns 8 pages into roughly 10. If a requirement is expressed in pages and the font is not specified, ask, because the spread between reasonable choices is large enough to matter.
What else pushes the page count up
- Paragraph spacing. Word processors add space after each paragraph by default. Short paragraphs multiply that cost.
- Headings. Each heading eats its own line plus the space above and below it.
- Block quotes and bulleted lists. Indented text has shorter lines, so it uses more page per word.
- Tables and figures. These occupy pages while contributing few or no words, which is why a 20-page report can hold far fewer than 5,000 words.
- Front and back matter. Title page, contents, references, and appendices add pages that the word count never sees.
- Paper size. A4 is taller and narrower than US Letter, usually netting a line or two more per page.
Page requirements versus word requirements
A page requirement and a word requirement are not interchangeable, and knowing which one you have been given changes how you work. A word count is objective: two students who both write 2,000 words have written the same amount. A page count is a formatting instruction wearing a length instruction's clothes, and it can be met with margin tricks, spacing changes, and a larger font without adding a sentence.
That is exactly why many instructors have moved to word counts, and why the ones who still specify pages usually also specify the font, size, spacing, and margins. If your assignment says "five pages" with no formatting given, write to about 1,250 words double-spaced in a standard 12pt font and you will land where the assignment intends.
Working to a page target
The practical method is to write to the word equivalent, then check the page count once at the end. Drafting while watching the page counter is a trap: every edit reflows the document, so the last page count keeps moving and you end up editing the layout rather than the writing. Paste your draft into the word counter, aim at the word number from the reverse table, and format afterward.
One caution about the final page. Landing on "exactly 10 pages" usually means the tenth page holds three lines, which looks unfinished. Either write enough to fill it or trim back to a full nine. Readers notice a page with a paragraph stranded at the top far more than they notice one page fewer.
Common questions
How many pages is 500 words?
About 2 pages double-spaced or 1 page single-spaced, in a standard 12pt font with 1-inch margins. At 1.5 spacing it comes to roughly 1.3 pages.
How many pages is 2,000 words?
About 8 pages double-spaced, 5.3 pages at 1.5 spacing, or 4 pages single-spaced. A wider font such as Verdana pushes the double-spaced figure closer to 10.
How many words is a 5-page paper?
Around 1,250 words double-spaced or 2,500 words single-spaced, in 12pt with 1-inch margins. When an assignment gives a page count without specifying formatting, the double-spaced figure is almost always what is intended.
How many pages is 10,000 words?
About 40 pages double-spaced or 20 pages single-spaced. Add front matter, tables, figures, and a reference list and the finished document will run noticeably longer than that.
Does the font really change the page count?
Yes, and by a lot. The same 2,000 words fills about 8 double-spaced pages in Times New Roman, 10 in Verdana, and 7 in Garamond. Margins matter almost as much: widening from 1 inch to 1.5 inches removes roughly a quarter of the text area.
How do I check my word count?
Paste your text into the word counter. It counts words, characters, and more live as you type, and highlighting a section counts just that selection.
Hitting a target? Use the free word counter to track your word count as you write.