Need to hit a page requirement? Enter the number of pages and this pages to words converter estimates how many words you will need to write, at your chosen font size and line spacing.
It turns a vague “write five pages” brief into a concrete word target you can track as you write.
How to use the pages to words converter
- Enter the number of pages you need to fill.
- Choose the font size and spacing your document uses.
- Read the estimated word target, then track it with the word counter as you write.
Words per page at a glance
At a standard 12 pt font with normal margins, a single-spaced page holds roughly 500 words and a double-spaced page roughly 250. Multiply by your page count for a target. Remember that headings, quotations and figures reduce the words you actually have to write.
Pages to words chart
| Pages | Single-spaced | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| 1 page | ~500 words | ~250 words |
| 2 pages | ~1,000 words | ~500 words |
| 3 pages | ~1,500 words | ~750 words |
| 5 pages | ~2,500 words | ~1,250 words |
| 10 pages | ~5,000 words | ~2,500 words |