How many pages is 3,000 words?
3,000 words is about 10.9 pages double-spaced or 5.5 pages single-spaced, in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.
10.9 pages
3,000 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.
3,000 words in pages, by font
| Font (12pt) | Single-spaced | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman | 5.5 pages | 10.9 pages |
| Arial | 6.4 pages | 12.8 pages |
| Calibri | 5.8 pages | 11.5 pages |
| Courier New | 8.6 pages | 17.1 pages |
What 3,000 words means for an essay
- Paragraphs: about 17 paragraphs of 150–200 words, typically an introduction, 15 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
- Reading time: about 13 minutes silently (at 238 words per minute).
- Speaking time: about 20 minutes aloud at a presentation pace of 150 words per minute.
- Writing time: two to four days 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 3,000 words double-spaced?
About 10.9 pages in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins, or 12.8 pages in Arial.
How many pages is 3,000 words single-spaced?
About 5.5 pages in 12pt Times New Roman, or 6.4 pages in Arial.
How many paragraphs is 3,000 words?
Roughly 17 paragraphs in an academic essay, assuming 150–200 words per paragraph.