How many words is 2 pages?
2 pages is about 550 words double-spaced or 1,100 words single-spaced, in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.
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550 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.
2 pages in words, by font
| Font (12pt) | Double-spaced | Single-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman | 550 words | 1,100 words |
| Arial | 470 words | 940 words |
| Calibri | 520 words | 1,040 words |
| Courier New | 350 words | 700 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 2-page essay looks like
- Paragraphs: about 3 paragraphs of 150–200 words (double-spaced): an introduction, 1 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
- Reading time: about 2 minutes 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 500 words.
Questions students ask
How many words is 2 pages double-spaced?
About 550 words in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins, or 470 in Arial.
How many words is 2 pages single-spaced?
About 1,100 words in 12pt Times New Roman, or 940 in Arial.
How many paragraphs is 2 pages?
Roughly 3 paragraphs double-spaced, assuming 150–200 words per paragraph.