1,000 words is about 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced, using a 12 pt font such as Times New Roman or Arial with 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins. At 1.5 line spacing it is about 3 pages.
Words per page at a glance
| Word count | Single-spaced | 1.5-spaced | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 words | ½ page | ¾ page | 1 page |
| 500 words | 1 page | 1½ pages | 2 pages |
| 1,000 words | 2 pages | 3 pages | 4 pages |
| 1,500 words | 3 pages | 4½ pages | 6 pages |
| 2,000 words | 4 pages | 6 pages | 8 pages |
| 3,000 words | 6 pages | 9 pages | 12 pages |
These figures assume about 500 words on a single-spaced page and 250 on a double-spaced page — the standard used by most teachers and editors.
Why your page count may differ
- Font. Arial and Calibri are wider than Times New Roman, so they fit fewer words per page. Courier fits far fewer.
- Font size. Going from 12 pt to 11 pt fits roughly 20% more words on each page.
- Margins. Wider margins mean fewer words per line.
- Paragraphs and headings. Short paragraphs, headings, lists and quotes leave empty space, so real documents usually run a little longer than the estimate.
- Paper size. A4 is slightly taller than US Letter, so it fits a few more lines.
For an exact estimate with your own font, size, spacing and margins, use the Words to Pages Converter.
How many pages is 1,000 words in MLA or APA format?
Both MLA and APA ask for double spacing, a 12 pt readable font and 1-inch margins, so 1,000 words fills about 4 pages of body text. The heading or title page and the Works Cited or References page are extra.
How many pages is 1,000 words handwritten?
Handwriting varies a lot, but most people fit 150–250 words on a lined page. That makes 1,000 handwritten words roughly 4–6 pages.
How long does it take to write or read 1,000 words?
Most adults read around 200–250 words a minute, so 1,000 words takes about 4–5 minutes to read and about 7–8 minutes to say out loud. Writing 1,000 words of an essay typically takes 1–2 hours including research and editing.
Check your own word count
Paste your text into the Word Counter to see the exact number of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, plus reading time — then turn it into pages with the Words to Pages Converter.
