How many words per page single-spaced?
Approximately 450–550 words per page single-spaced.
Assumes: Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, letter paper
How many pages is your document?
Word count to page count: Single-Spaced
| Word count | Pages (Single-Spaced) |
|---|---|
| 250 words | ~1 page |
| 500 words | ~1 page |
| 1,000 words | ~2 pages |
| 1,500 words | ~3 pages |
| 2,000 words | ~4 pages |
| 3,000 words | ~6 pages |
| 5,000 words | ~10 pages |
| 10,000 words | ~20 pages |
| 50,000 words | ~100 pages |
| 80,000 words | ~160 pages |
About Single-Spaced formatting
Single-spaced pages are standard for manuscripts, business documents, and formal reports. At 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins, a full page holds approximately 500 words.
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 single-spaced?
A single-spaced page holds approximately 450–550 words, with 500 words as the standard estimate. This assumes Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, letter paper.
How many pages is 1000 words single-spaced?
1,000 words is approximately 2 pages single-spaced (Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, letter paper).
How many pages is 500 words single-spaced?
500 words is approximately 1.0 page single-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.