How many words per page ebook (kindle / epub)?
Approximately 200–350 words per page ebook (kindle / epub).
Assumes: Default 12pt font, standard screen, no images
How many pages is your document?
Word count to page count: Ebook (Kindle / EPUB)
| Word count | Pages (Ebook (Kindle / EPUB)) |
|---|---|
| 250 words | ~1 page |
| 500 words | ~2 pages |
| 1,000 words | ~4 pages |
| 1,500 words | ~5 pages |
| 2,000 words | ~7 pages |
| 3,000 words | ~11 pages |
| 5,000 words | ~18 pages |
| 10,000 words | ~36 pages |
| 50,000 words | ~182 pages |
| 80,000 words | ~291 pages |
About Ebook (Kindle / EPUB) formatting
Ebook page counts are highly variable because font size, screen size, and user preferences all affect how text flows. At default Kindle settings, approximately 275 words fit per screen. This is why ebook "page" counts are often replaced by reading-time estimates or location numbers.
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 ebook (kindle / epub)?
A ebook (kindle / epub) page holds approximately 200–350 words, with 275 words as the standard estimate. This assumes Default 12pt font, standard screen, no images.
How many pages is 1000 words ebook (kindle / epub)?
1,000 words is approximately 4 pages ebook (kindle / epub) (Default 12pt font, standard screen, no images).
How many pages is 500 words ebook (kindle / epub)?
500 words is approximately 1.8 pages ebook (kindle / epub) (Default 12pt font, standard screen, no images).
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.