Word Count to Pages
Estimate pages for essays, novels, screenplays.
Estimated pages
10.0
250 words per page
Common reference points
- 5-page double-spaced essay: about 1,250 words
- 10-page double-spaced paper: about 2,500 words
- Short story: 1,000–7,500 words
- Novella: 17,500–40,000 words
- Average novel: 80,000–100,000 words
- Screenplay: 1 page ≈ 1 minute of screen time, 90-120 pages typical
Page counts vary with margins, font, and figures. Times New Roman 12pt double-spaced is the academic default. Screenplays use Courier 12pt with strict formatting; the "1 page = 1 minute" rule comes from that. Trade paperbacks usually run 250–350 words per page depending on font and trim size.
About
Pick a format (single-spaced, double-spaced, novel, screenplay, etc.) and enter a word count. Get the estimated page count. Includes reference points for common writing types.
How to use
- Enter word count.
- Pick a format.
- Read pages.
FAQ
Why does screenplay count differently?+
Screenplay format is fixed: Courier 12pt, specific margins. The convention is 1 page = 1 minute of screen time, which works out to about 250 words per page including dialogue, action, and white space.