Words to pages converter
How many pages your text will be, or how many words you need to fill the required pages.
How it works
Rule of thumb: an A4 page in 12 pt Times holds about 500 words single-spaced, 350 at 1.5 and 250 double-spaced.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Number of words12000
- Font and sizeTimes / Arial 12
- Line spacing1.5
- Pages required40
you get:
- Number of pages36
- Words per page333
- Words for 40 pages13,333
- Still to write1,333 words
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Words to pages converter” tool work?
Rule of thumb: an A4 page in 12 pt Times holds about 500 words single-spaced, 350 at 1.5 and 250 double-spaced.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: number of words, font and size, line spacing, pages required. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Number of words: 12000; Font and size: Times / Arial 12; Line spacing: 1.5; Pages required: 40 → Number of pages: 36; Words per page: 333.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.