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| Assignment | Word Count | Pages (single) | Pages (double) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short essay | 500 | 1 | 2 |
| College essay | 1,000 | 2 | 4 |
| Research paper | 2,500 | 5 | 10 |
| Term paper | 5,000 | 10 | 20 |
| Thesis chapter | 10,000 | 20 | 40 |
| Dissertation | 20,000 | 40 | 80 |
| Novel (short) | 50,000 | 100 | 200 |
| Novel (standard) | 80,000 | 160 | 320 |
A standard page has approximately 250 words when single-spaced with a 12pt font (like Times New Roman or Arial) and 1-inch margins. Double-spaced pages contain about 125 words.
Yes. A 14pt font fits about 200 words per single-spaced page, compared to 250 for 12pt. Use the font size selector above to adjust the calculation.
Multiply your page count by 250 for single-spaced or 125 for double-spaced (12pt font). For example, a 5-page double-spaced essay is about 625 words.