Track your essay length against common word count goals. See your progress, page estimates, and writing time.
| Essay Type | Word Count | Pages (double-spaced) |
|---|---|---|
| Short answer | 150 – 250 | ½ – 1 |
| College application essay | 250 – 650 | 1 – 2.5 |
| High school essay | 500 – 1,000 | 2 – 4 |
| Blog post | 600 – 1,500 | 2.5 – 6 |
| Undergraduate essay | 1,500 – 3,000 | 6 – 12 |
| Graduate essay | 2,500 – 5,000 | 10 – 20 |
| Research paper | 3,000 – 6,000 | 12 – 24 |
| Thesis chapter | 5,000 – 10,000 | 20 – 40 |
| Dissertation | 10,000 – 80,000 | 40 – 320 |
Most college application essays are 250 to 650 words. The Common App essay has a strict 650-word limit. Scholarship essays often range from 500 to 1,000 words depending on the prompt.
1,000 words is approximately 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced, using a standard 12pt font like Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.
The timer starts automatically when you begin typing and tracks your total writing time. It pauses when you stop typing and resumes when you start again.
Page estimates are based on 250 words per page for double-spaced text and 500 words per page for single-spaced text, using standard 12pt font with 1-inch margins.
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