How many words per page double-spaced?
Approximately 225–275 words per page double-spaced.
Assumes: Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, letter paper
How many pages is your document?
Word count to page count: Double-Spaced
| Word count | Pages (Double-Spaced) |
|---|---|
| 250 words | ~1 page |
| 500 words | ~2 pages |
| 1,000 words | ~4 pages |
| 1,500 words | ~6 pages |
| 2,000 words | ~8 pages |
| 3,000 words | ~12 pages |
| 5,000 words | ~20 pages |
| 10,000 words | ~40 pages |
| 50,000 words | ~200 pages |
| 80,000 words | ~320 pages |
About Double-Spaced formatting
Double-spacing is required by most academic institutions (MLA, APA, Chicago styles) and many publishers for manuscript submissions. The extra space between lines halves the word density per page.
Why word count matters more than page count
Page count is a derived metric — it depends entirely on formatting settings. Word count is the authoritative measure for academic submissions, publisher requirements, and content planning. Most style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago) specify word or page limits with explicit formatting assumptions because page count without formatting context is ambiguous.
If you need to hit a specific page target, adjust font size, margins, or line spacing rather than changing your word count. If you need to know how long your content will take to read, use word count with a reading-speed estimate — not pages.
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Frequently asked questions
How many words per page double-spaced?
A double-spaced page holds approximately 225–275 words, with 250 words as the standard estimate. This assumes Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, letter paper.
How many pages is 1000 words double-spaced?
1,000 words is approximately 4 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, letter paper).
How many pages is 500 words double-spaced?
500 words is approximately 2.0 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, letter paper).
Why does word count per page vary?
Font size, font family, margin width, line spacing, and page size all affect how many words fit on a page. A 12pt Garamond page holds more words than a 12pt Arial page because Garamond has a smaller x-height. Narrow margins add more words; wide margins reduce them.