How many pages is 1,500 words?
1,500 words is about 5.5 pages double-spaced or 2.7 pages single-spaced, in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.
5.5 pages
1,500 words · Times New Roman · double-spaced · about 275 words per page
Double spacing leaves a full blank line between lines of text, so it halves the words per page.
1,500 words in pages, by font
| Font (12pt) | Single-spaced | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman | 2.7 pages | 5.5 pages |
| Arial | 3.2 pages | 6.4 pages |
| Calibri | 2.9 pages | 5.8 pages |
| Courier New | 4.3 pages | 8.6 pages |
What 1,500 words means for an essay
- Paragraphs: about 9 paragraphs of 150–200 words, typically an introduction, 7 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
- Reading time: about 6 minutes silently (at 238 words per minute).
- Speaking time: about 10 minutes aloud at a presentation pace of 150 words per minute.
- Writing time: one to two days of focused work for a researched essay, including planning and editing.
Handwritten pages hold far fewer words, roughly 200–250 per college-ruled page depending on handwriting. To check a real draft, paste it into the essay word counter.
Other word counts
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Questions students ask
How many pages is 1,500 words double-spaced?
About 5.5 pages in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins, or 6.4 pages in Arial.
How many pages is 1,500 words single-spaced?
About 2.7 pages in 12pt Times New Roman, or 3.2 pages in Arial.
How many paragraphs is 1,500 words?
Roughly 9 paragraphs in an academic essay, assuming 150–200 words per paragraph.