2 pages
1000 words at current settings
2
Single-spaced
3
1.5 spacing
4
Double-spaced
Quick Reference (12pt Times New Roman)
| Words | Single | 1.5 | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | ½ | ¾ | 1 |
| 500 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 1,000 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 1,500 | 3 | 4.5 | 6 |
| 2,000 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 2,500 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 |
| 3,000 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 5,000 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| 10,000 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
Common Assignment Lengths
- School essay: 500–1,000 words
- College paper: 1,500–3,000 words
- Blog post (SEO): 800–2,000 words
- Cover letter: 250–400 words (1 page)
- Novel: 60,000–100,000+ words
- Thesis: 40,000–80,000 words
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 500 words?
1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced.
How many pages is 1000 words?
2 pages single-spaced, 3 pages 1.5-spaced, 4 pages double-spaced.
How many words per page?
~500 words single-spaced, ~250 double-spaced, in 12pt Times New Roman.
Does font choice matter?
Yes — Verdana and Arial produce fewer words per page than Times or Garamond.