Word count to pages

How many pages is 2,500 words?

2,500 words is about 5 pages single-spaced or 10 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 pt, 1-inch margins). Reading time ≈ 11 min; speaking ≈ 19 min.

5pages single-spaced
10pages double-spaced
11 minreading time
19 minas a speech

2,500 words in pages by font and spacing

Font (Letter or A4, 1 in margins)Single1.5 linesDouble
Times New Roman 12 pt5 pages7.5 pages10 pages
Arial 12 pt5.6 pages8.3 pages11.1 pages
Calibri 11 pt4.5 pages6.8 pages9.1 pages
Georgia 12 pt5.8 pages8.7 pages11.6 pages
Courier New 12 pt7.6 pages11.4 pages15.2 pages

Estimates for plain paragraphs. Headings, lists, dialogue and short paragraphs increase the page count.

Other ways to measure it

MeasureEstimate
Silent reading (238 wpm)11 min
Speaking / presentation (130 wpm)19 min
Typing at 40 wpm1 h 2 min
Paragraphs12–25
Manuscript pages (standard format, 250 words/page)10

What is it typically used for?

2,500 words is a common length for a long article, a college essay, a book chapter or a short story.

Other lengths

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is 2,500 words double spaced?
About 10 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt with 1-inch margins, or 11.1 pages in Arial 12 pt.
How many pages is 2,500 words single spaced?
About 5 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt, 4.5 pages in Calibri 11 pt.
How long does it take to read 2,500 words?
About 11 min silently at 238 words per minute, or 19 min aloud at 130 words per minute.
How many paragraphs is 2,500 words?
Roughly 12–25 paragraphs, assuming 100–200 words per paragraph.