Word count to pages

How many pages is 400 words?

400 words is about 0.8 pages single-spaced or 1.6 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 pt, 1-inch margins). Reading time ≈ 2 min; speaking ≈ 3 min.

0.8pages single-spaced
1.6pages double-spaced
2 minreading time
3 minas a speech

400 words in pages by font and spacing

Font (Letter or A4, 1 in margins)Single1.5 linesDouble
Times New Roman 12 pt0.8 pages1.2 pages1.6 pages
Arial 12 pt0.9 pages1.3 pages1.8 pages
Calibri 11 pt0.7 pages1.1 pages1.5 pages
Georgia 12 pt0.9 pages1.4 pages1.9 pages
Courier New 12 pt1.2 pages1.8 pages2.4 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)2 min
Speaking / presentation (130 wpm)3 min
Typing at 40 wpm10 min
Paragraphs2–4
Manuscript pages (standard format, 250 words/page)1.6

What is it typically used for?

400 words is a common length for a short essay, a blog post, a newspaper column or a flash-fiction piece.

Other lengths

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is 400 words double spaced?
About 1.6 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt with 1-inch margins, or 1.8 pages in Arial 12 pt.
How many pages is 400 words single spaced?
About 0.8 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt, 0.7 pages in Calibri 11 pt.
How long does it take to read 400 words?
About 2 min silently at 238 words per minute, or 3 min aloud at 130 words per minute.
How many paragraphs is 400 words?
Roughly 2–4 paragraphs, assuming 100–200 words per paragraph.