TEXT TOOLS
Words to Pages Calculator
Need to know how many pages your essay, report, or manuscript will fill? Paste or type your text, and this calculator counts the words and estimates the page count from the font family, font size, and line spacing you choose. It works in your browser, and you don't need an account.
Estimate pages from words
Estimate: pages = words ÷ (500 × font factor × (12 ÷ font size)² ÷ spacing). Font factors: Times New Roman 1, Arial 0.9, Calibri 0.95, Georgia 0.92. At 12 pt Times New Roman, about 500 words fit per page with the selected spacing; single spacing is 500 and double is 250. Margins, headings, and layout change the actual count.
How to use this tool
- Type your text into the input box, or paste it from your document.
- Select the font family, font size, and line spacing that match your formatting.
- Read the word count and the estimated number of pages.
How the result is calculated
The calculator counts the words in your text, then uses your formatting choices to estimate how much of that text fits on each page. Larger fonts, wider typefaces, and more generous line spacing fit fewer words per page, so the estimate rises. Smaller settings lower it.
The default reference is 12 pt Times New Roman. At that setting, a single-spaced page holds roughly 500 words and a double-spaced page roughly 250. Changing any option adjusts the estimate from that baseline.
What to keep in mind
The result is an estimate, not an exact page count. Actual pagination depends on more than font and spacing: margins, headings, paragraph breaks, images, and the overall document layout all change how much text fits on a page. No single words-per-page figure holds for every document, so if precise length matters, check the final file in the program you will print or submit from.
Frequently asked questions
Which settings should I choose?
Pick the font family, size, and line spacing your document uses or your assignment requires. If you have no specific requirements, start with the default of 12 pt Times New Roman and adjust from there.
Can I paste text from another document?
Yes. You can type directly into the tool or paste text you have already written, and it will count the words and estimate the pages.
Do I need an account to use the calculator?
No. The tool runs in your browser, and you can use it without signing up.