Word count to pages
How many pages is 1,000 words?
1,000 words is about 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 pt, 1-inch margins). Reading time ≈ 4 min; speaking ≈ 8 min.
2pages single-spaced
4pages double-spaced
4 minreading time
8 minas a speech
1,000 words in pages by font and spacing
| Font (Letter or A4, 1 in margins) | Single | 1.5 lines | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman 12 pt | 2 pages | 3 pages | 4 pages |
| Arial 12 pt | 2.2 pages | 3.3 pages | 4.4 pages |
| Calibri 11 pt | 1.8 pages | 2.7 pages | 3.6 pages |
| Georgia 12 pt | 2.3 pages | 3.5 pages | 4.7 pages |
| Courier New 12 pt | 3 pages | 4.5 pages | 6.1 pages |
Estimates for plain paragraphs. Headings, lists, dialogue and short paragraphs increase the page count.
Other ways to measure it
| Measure | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Silent reading (238 wpm) | 4 min |
| Speaking / presentation (130 wpm) | 8 min |
| Typing at 40 wpm | 25 min |
| Paragraphs | 5–10 |
| Manuscript pages (standard format, 250 words/page) | 4 |
What is it typically used for?
1,000 words is a common length for a standard essay, a magazine article or a piece of flash fiction (under 1,000 words).
Other lengths
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 1,000 words double spaced?
About 4 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt with 1-inch margins, or 4.4 pages in Arial 12 pt.
How many pages is 1,000 words single spaced?
About 2 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.8 pages in Calibri 11 pt.
How long does it take to read 1,000 words?
About 4 min silently at 238 words per minute, or 8 min aloud at 130 words per minute.
How many paragraphs is 1,000 words?
Roughly 5–10 paragraphs, assuming 100–200 words per paragraph.