How Many Words is a Page? (Complete 1–20 Pages Reference Table)
Complete 1 to 20 pages conversion lookup table for single and double-spaced essays. Font comparisons (Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri) and margin calculations.
Sabir Anwar
September 2, 2026
Updated October 16, 2026
2 min read
Word Count to Page Count Conversion Cheat Sheet (1–20 Pages)
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When an instructor assigns a "5-page essay" or a "10-page term paper", the exact number of words required depends on font family, font size, line spacing, and margins. Standard academic formatting (MLA 9, APA 7, Chicago) assumes 12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, and double line spacing (2.0).
1. Standard Rules of Thumb (12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch Margins)
- 1 Page Double-Spaced (2.0): ~250 words
- 1 Page 1.5-Spaced (1.5): ~375 words
- 1 Page Single-Spaced (1.0): ~500 words
2. Complete 1 to 20 Pages Conversion Reference Table
| Target Length | Double-Spaced (2.0) | Single-Spaced (1.0) | Avg. Reading Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 page | 250 words | 500 words | ~1.1 min |
| 2 pages | 500 words | 1,000 words | ~2.2 min |
| 3 pages | 750 words | 1,500 words | ~3.3 min |
| 4 pages | 1,000 words | 2,000 words | ~4.4 min |
| 5 pages | 1,250 words | 2,500 words | ~5.6 min |
| 6 pages | 1,500 words | 3,000 words | ~6.7 min |
| 7 pages | 1,750 words | 3,500 words | ~7.8 min |
| 8 pages | 2,000 words | 4,000 words | ~8.9 min |
| 9 pages | 2,250 words | 4,500 words | ~10.0 min |
| 10 pages | 2,500 words | 5,000 words | ~11.1 min |
| 11 pages | 2,750 words | 5,500 words | ~12.2 min |
| 12 pages | 3,000 words | 6,000 words | ~13.3 min |
| 13 pages | 3,250 words | 6,500 words | ~14.4 min |
| 14 pages | 3,500 words | 7,000 words | ~15.6 min |
| 15 pages | 3,750 words | 7,500 words | ~16.7 min |
| 16 pages | 4,000 words | 8,000 words | ~17.8 min |
| 17 pages | 4,250 words | 8,500 words | ~18.9 min |
| 18 pages | 4,500 words | 9,000 words | ~20.0 min |
| 19 pages | 4,750 words | 9,500 words | ~21.1 min |
| 20 pages | 5,000 words | 10,000 words | ~22.2 min |
3. Impact of Different Fonts on Page Length
Different fonts have varying character widths (tracking) and x-heights:
- Times New Roman (12pt): Standard academic benchmark (~250 words/page double-spaced).
- Arial (12pt): Wider letterforms; fills ~10% more space (~225 words/page double-spaced).
- Calibri (11pt / 12pt): Standard Microsoft Word default; slightly more compact (~260 words/page double-spaced).
- Georgia (12pt): Large x-height and wide serifs; fills ~12% more space (~220 words/page double-spaced).