How many words is one page?

One single-spaced page is typically about 500 words at 12pt font with standard margins. One double-spaced page is typically about 250 words. Manuscript format (used for fiction submissions) is also about 250 words per page.

How many pages is 2000 words?

2,000 words is approximately 4 pages single-spaced or 8 pages double-spaced at standard formatting.

Does font choice affect pages per word?

Yes. Courier and Times New Roman are standard manuscript fonts and produce similar results at 12pt. A sans-serif font at the same size may produce slightly more or fewer words per page. The estimates here use standard 12pt serif fonts.

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Enter a word count to see how many pages it equals in different formats. A quick reference for writers, students and editors who need a page count estimate without opening a word processor.

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Single-spaced pages

~500 words/page

Double-spaced pages

~250 words/page

Manuscript pages

~250 words/page

Page count estimates assume standard formatting. Actual pages depend on font, size, margins and spacing.

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