How Many Pages Is 1,000 Words? Single and Double Spaced
Quick answer
1,000 words is about 2 pages single spaced and 4 pages double spaced. That assumes a 12 pt font such as Times New Roman, 1 inch margins and US Letter paper, which gives roughly 500 words on a single-spaced page and 250 on a double-spaced page.
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Those numbers are a rule of thumb, not an exact count. Your font, spacing, margins and how often you start a new paragraph all move the result up or down. The chart below gives a quick guide, and the rest of this page explains what changes it.
Words to pages chart
| Words | Single spaced | Double spaced |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | ½ page | 1 page |
| 500 | 1 page | 2 pages |
| 750 | 1½ pages | 3 pages |
| 1,000 | 2 pages | 4 pages |
| 1,500 | 3 pages | 6 pages |
| 2,000 | 4 pages | 8 pages |
| 2,500 | 5 pages | 10 pages |
| 3,000 | 6 pages | 12 pages |
| 5,000 | 10 pages | 20 pages |
All figures use 500 words per single-spaced page and 250 per double-spaced page, with 12 pt Times New Roman and 1 inch margins.
What changes the page count
- Font. Arial and Calibri are wider than Times New Roman, so the same text takes more space.
- Font size. Moving from 12 pt to 11 pt fits more words on each page. Moving to 14 pt fits fewer.
- Line spacing. Double spacing halves the words on a page. 1.5 spacing sits in between.
- Margins. Wider margins mean shorter lines, so fewer words per page.
- Paragraphs and dialogue. Short paragraphs and lines of dialogue leave blank space at the end of each line.
- Headings, lists, tables and images. Each one takes up room without adding many words.
How many words is a 5 page paper?
A 5 page paper is about 1,250 words double spaced or 2,500 words single spaced. Most schools ask for double spacing, so 1,250 words is the usual target. A 10 page paper works out to about 2,500 words double spaced.
If your teacher gives a page count and you write in a document with a cover page, headings or a reference list, check whether those pages count. Many teachers count only the body of the paper.
How to check your own word count
- Paste your text into our free word counter. It shows words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading and speaking time as you type.
- In Google Docs, open Tools and choose Word count. You can tick Display word count while typing to keep it on screen.
- In Microsoft Word, the word count shows in the status bar at the bottom of the window. Click it for the full count.
If you only know the page count, multiply it by 250 for double spacing or 500 for single spacing to get a quick estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 2,000 words?
About 4 pages single spaced or 8 pages double spaced, using 12 pt Times New Roman and 1 inch margins.
How many words are on one page?
About 500 words on a single-spaced page and about 250 on a double-spaced page, with a 12 pt font and 1 inch margins.
How many paragraphs is 1,000 words?
It depends on paragraph length. If your paragraphs run 100 to 200 words, 1,000 words is about 5 to 10 paragraphs.
Does a handwritten page hold the same number of words?
No. Handwriting size varies too much for a fixed figure. Count the words on one full page of your own writing and use that as your guide.
