Words to Pages Calculator
A words to pages calculator converts a word count into an estimated page count. It uses the standard benchmark of 250 words per double-spaced page (12-point Times New Roman, 1-inch margins) — the same standard used by Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and most academic institutions. Enter a word count or paste your text, choose your formatting, and see the page estimate instantly.
This calculator is essential for students hitting page requirements, writers estimating manuscript length, and professionals planning documents. A professor who asks for a “5-page paper” expects approximately 1,250 to 1,500 words double-spaced. A publisher who wants a “300-page novel” expects roughly 75,000 to 90,000 words. Knowing the conversion lets you plan before you write. QuickWord Counter runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
How the calculation works
The standard benchmark is 250 words per double-spaced page at 12-point font. Single-spaced text roughly doubles to 500 words per page. The calculator adjusts for font size: 10-point font fits about 30% more words per page, while 14-point fits about 20% fewer. These are estimates, not exact counts — actual pages vary with paragraph length, margins, and font choice — but they are accurate enough for planning. For a deeper explanation, see our guide on how many words fit on a page.
Common word-to-page conversions
Here are the most common conversions at 12-point font, double-spaced (250 words per page): 250 words = 1 page, 500 words = 2 pages, 750 words = 3 pages, 1,000 words = 4 pages, 1,500 words = 6 pages, 2,000 words = 8 pages, 3,000 words = 12 pages, 5,000 words = 20 pages, 10,000 words = 40 pages. For single-spaced text, halve the page count. For the reading time of any of these, use our reading time calculator.
Why page estimates matter
Page estimates help you plan before you write. If a scholarship essay allows 500 words, you know you have roughly 2 pages to make your case. If a grant proposal requires 10 pages, you know you need approximately 2,500 words. If you are writing a novel and targeting 300 published pages, you need roughly 75,000–90,000 words depending on formatting. Use the word counter alongside this calculator to track your word count as you draft, then convert to pages to see if you are on target.
Remember that page count is an estimate, not a guarantee. Two documents with the same word count can produce different page counts depending on paragraph structure, headings, images, and formatting. Use this calculator for planning, then verify the actual page count in your word processor before submitting. For academic writing, see our guide on essay word counts; for fiction, see our novel word count guide.