How many words is 1 page?
1 page is about 275 words double-spaced or 550 words single-spaced, in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.
1.0 pages
275 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 page in words, by font
| Font (12pt) | Double-spaced | Single-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman | 275 words | 550 words |
| Arial | 235 words | 470 words |
| Calibri | 260 words | 520 words |
| Courier New | 175 words | 350 words |
These are typical figures for academic text on US Letter or A4 paper. Short paragraphs, headings, block quotes and a title page all lower the real count, so check your draft in the essay word counter.
What a 1-page essay looks like
- Paragraphs: about 2 paragraphs of 150–200 words (double-spaced).
- Reading time: about 1 minute at 238 words per minute.
- Outline: a five-paragraph structure fits. See the template.
Other page counts
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Going the other way? See how many pages is 250 words.
Questions students ask
How many words is 1 page double-spaced?
About 275 words in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins, or 235 in Arial.
How many words is 1 page single-spaced?
About 550 words in 12pt Times New Roman, or 470 in Arial.
How many paragraphs is 1 page?
Roughly 2 paragraphs double-spaced, assuming 150–200 words per paragraph.