Words Per Page Calculator

Estimate how many words fill a typed page — adjust font size, line spacing, and page count.

Estimated word count 250 ≈ 250 words/page × 1 page

Words Per Page — Reference Chart

The table below shows approximate words per page for the most common academic formatting combinations:

Font SizeSingle1.5 SpaceDouble
10pt700460350
11pt600420320
12pt (standard)500370250
13pt450330230
14pt390290200

Estimates assume standard 1-inch margins, standard font (Times New Roman / Calibri), full paragraphs. Poetry, code blocks, and heavy formatting will produce different results.

Why Page Count and Word Count Differ

The number of words per page depends on three main variables: font size, line spacing, and margin size. A 1,000-word essay at 12pt double-spaced fills approximately 4 pages. The same essay at 12pt single-spaced fills only 2 pages. Font choice matters too — wider fonts like Arial fit fewer words per line than narrower fonts like Times New Roman.

When a professor or employer specifies a page limit, they almost always mean 12pt, double-spaced, 1-inch margins — unless stated otherwise. When in doubt, ask.

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Words Per Page FAQ

A standard single-spaced page in 12pt Times New Roman or Calibri is approximately 500–550 words. With 12pt Arial, expect around 450–500. These numbers decrease as font size increases.

A standard double-spaced page at 12pt is approximately 250–275 words. This is the most common format for academic assignments in North American universities.

At 12pt double-spaced, 5 pages is approximately 1,250–1,375 words. At 12pt single-spaced, 5 pages is approximately 2,500–2,750 words.

Yes significantly. Wider fonts like Arial use more horizontal space, fitting fewer words per line. Narrower fonts like Times New Roman fit more. A 12pt Times New Roman page holds about 10–15% more words than a 12pt Arial page.