Words Per Page Calculator
Estimate pages from a word count target.
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Results
- Estimated pages
- 10
- Words per page used
- 250
- Words per double-spaced page
- 250
- Total word count
- 2,500
Quick answer
Pages needed is total word count divided by the words-per-page rate for your font size and spacing.
pages = word count / words per page
How to use the Words Per Page Calculator
- 1Enter your target word count.
- 2Choose single or double spacing.
- 3Words-per-page defaults to 500 for 12pt single-spaced text — adjust for your font.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Target word count2500
- Line spacingDouble-spaced
- Words per page (single-spaced 12pt)500
Results
- Estimated pages10
- Words per page used250
- Words per double-spaced page250
- Total word count2,500
Frequently asked questions
Why does double spacing roughly halve words per page?
Doubling the line height leaves the same number of characters per line but half as many lines per page.
Does font size change this?
Yes — smaller fonts like 10pt fit more words per page than 12pt, so adjust the words-per-page input.
About this calculator
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