Words to Pages Converter
"Write a 5-page paper" and "about 1,250 words" are the same assignment — this converter translates between them. Set your font, size, and line spacing (Times New Roman 12pt double-spaced is the classic professor default), or switch to handwritten for notebook pages.
Estimates are based on standard letter-size pages with 1-inch margins — the formatting 99% of assignments use.
Quick reference — 12pt Times New Roman
| Words | Double-spaced | Single-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 1 page | ½ page |
| 500 | 2 pages | 1 page |
| 750 | 3 pages | 1½ pages |
| 1,000 | 4 pages | 2 pages |
| 1,500 | 6 pages | 3 pages |
| 2,000 | 8 pages | 4 pages |
| 2,500 | 10 pages | 5 pages |
The numbers professors actually use
A double-spaced page in 12pt Times New Roman holds about 250 words; single-spaced, about 500. So: 500 words ≈ 2 double-spaced pages, 1,000 words ≈ 4, and a classic 5-page essay lands around 1,250 words. Handwritten pages run much lighter — around 200 words per page.
Why font and spacing change everything
The same 1,000 words is 2 pages single-spaced, 4 pages double-spaced, and closer to 5 pages in 14pt Arial. Before you write a single word, confirm the formatting requirements — it's the difference between a done essay and one that's "half a page short."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages is 1,500 words?
About 6 pages double-spaced or 3 pages single-spaced in 12pt Times New Roman. That's the standard format for "1,500-word essay" assignments.
How many pages is 500 words double spaced?
Roughly 2 pages in 12pt Times New Roman with standard margins. Use the converter above for other fonts and sizes.
How many handwritten pages is 1,000 words?
About 5 notebook pages — handwritten pages average around 200 words each, though your handwriting size can push that from 150 to 250.
Do references and headings count in the page count?
Usually the body text is what's counted, but policies differ — ask your instructor. As a rule of thumb, a works-cited page is extra, while in-text headings usually do count.