How many words is 3 pages?
3 pages is about 825 words double-spaced or 1,650 words single-spaced, in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.
3.0 pages
825 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 pages in words, by font
| Font (12pt) | Double-spaced | Single-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman | 825 words | 1,650 words |
| Arial | 705 words | 1,410 words |
| Calibri | 780 words | 1,560 words |
| Courier New | 525 words | 1,050 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 3-page essay looks like
- Paragraphs: about 5 paragraphs of 150–200 words (double-spaced): an introduction, 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
- Reading time: about 3 minutes at 238 words per minute.
- Outline: plan one body section per main reason, usually three or four. See the template.
Other page counts
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Going the other way? See how many pages is 800 words.
Questions students ask
How many words is 3 pages double-spaced?
About 825 words in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins, or 705 in Arial.
How many words is 3 pages single-spaced?
About 1,650 words in 12pt Times New Roman, or 1,410 in Arial.
How many paragraphs is 3 pages?
Roughly 5 paragraphs double-spaced, assuming 150–200 words per paragraph.