How Many Words Is a Page? Word & Page Count Guide

A single-spaced page holds roughly 500 words; a double-spaced page holds about 250 words — assuming a standard 12-point font (Times New Roman or Arial) with 1-inch margins. So 1,000 words is about 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced. Font, size, spacing, and margins shift these numbers, so here's the full breakdown, plus a free word counter that shows your exact count and reading time.

Quick reference: words to pages (12pt, 1″ margins)

• 250 words — ½ page single-spaced, 1 page double-spaced
• 500 words — 1 page single, 2 pages double
• 1,000 words — 2 pages single, 4 pages double
• 1,500 words — 3 pages single, 6 pages double
• 2,000 words — 4 pages single, 8 pages double
• 5,000 words — 10 pages single, 20 pages double

Paste your text into the Word Counter to get the exact word and character count instead of an estimate.

What changes the words-per-page count

• Spacing — the biggest factor: double spacing roughly halves words per page versus single.
• Font & size — 12pt is standard; 11pt fits more, 14pt fits less, and a compact font fits more words per line than a wide one.
• Margins — the default 1 inch is assumed above; narrower margins add words per page.
• Paragraphs & headings — lots of short paragraphs, lists, and subheadings leave white space, lowering the count.

Common assignment lengths

• A "500-word essay" ≈ 1 page single-spaced, 2 double-spaced.
• A typical blog post runs 1,000–2,000 words (2–4 single-spaced pages).
• A 10-page double-spaced paper ≈ 2,500 words.

Writing to a character limit instead — a tweet, an SMS, a meta description? The Word Counter shows characters with and without spaces, and for search snippets specifically the Meta Tag Generator flags when you exceed Google's ~160-character description limit (see how to write meta descriptions).

How long will it take to read?

Average adult reading speed is about 200–250 words per minute, so 1,000 words takes roughly 4–5 minutes to read aloud and a bit less silently. The Word Counter estimates reading time automatically — handy for scripts, speeches, and gauging whether an article respects your reader's time.

Bottom line

Use 500 words per single-spaced page and 250 per double-spaced page as your rule of thumb, then confirm the real number with the free word counter — it counts words, characters, and reading time as you type.