Word count to pages
How many pages is 500 words?
500 words is about 1 pages single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 pt, 1-inch margins). Reading time ≈ 2 min; speaking ≈ 4 min.
1pages single-spaced
2pages double-spaced
2 minreading time
4 minas a speech
500 words in pages by font and spacing
| Font (Letter or A4, 1 in margins) | Single | 1.5 lines | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman 12 pt | 1 pages | 1.5 pages | 2 pages |
| Arial 12 pt | 1.1 pages | 1.7 pages | 2.2 pages |
| Calibri 11 pt | 0.9 pages | 1.4 pages | 1.8 pages |
| Georgia 12 pt | 1.2 pages | 1.7 pages | 2.3 pages |
| Courier New 12 pt | 1.5 pages | 2.3 pages | 3 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) | 2 min |
| Speaking / presentation (130 wpm) | 4 min |
| Typing at 40 wpm | 12 min |
| Paragraphs | 2–5 |
| Manuscript pages (standard format, 250 words/page) | 2 |
What is it typically used for?
500 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 500 words double spaced?
About 2 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt with 1-inch margins, or 2.2 pages in Arial 12 pt.
How many pages is 500 words single spaced?
About 1 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt, 0.9 pages in Calibri 11 pt.
How long does it take to read 500 words?
About 2 min silently at 238 words per minute, or 4 min aloud at 130 words per minute.
How many paragraphs is 500 words?
Roughly 2–5 paragraphs, assuming 100–200 words per paragraph.