Words to Pages Converter
A words to pages converter turns any word count into page estimates for essays and assignments. Five pages double-spaced is about 1,250 words with standard college formatting.
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Last updated: 2026-08-28
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How do I convert word count to pages?
Divide by about 250 for double spaced or 500 for single spaced with standard margins.
How many pages is 2000 words?
About 4 pages single spaced or 8 pages double spaced with standard formatting.
How many pages is 1000 words?
About 2 pages single spaced or 4 pages double spaced with 12pt Times New Roman and 1-inch margins.
How many pages is 500 words?
About 1 page single spaced or 2 pages double spaced with standard college formatting.
Does font size change page count?
Yes. Larger fonts and wider margins add pages. Our calculator uses common academic defaults.
How many words per page in a book?
Trade paperbacks average 250 to 300 words per page. Academic essays use different rules.