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Words Per Page Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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Number of pages

10.00

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How to use the Words Per Page Calculator

The Words Per Page Calculator works out your number of pages in an instant. Enter total words and words per page and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the total words.
  2. Enter the words per page.
  3. Read off your number of pages — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Words Per Page Calculator uses the formula:

Number of pages = Total words ÷ Words per page

Worked example

For example, with total words of 5,000 and words per page of 500, the number of pages is 10.00.

Inputs used
Total words 5,000
Words per page 500
Results
Number of pages 10.00

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

At 500 words per page, 5000 words is about 10 pages. The exact count depends on font, spacing and margins.

A single-spaced page typically holds about 500 words, and a double-spaced page about 250, in a standard 12-point font.

Font size, line spacing, margins and paragraph breaks all change how many words fit on a page.

Divide the required word count by your words-per-page setting to see how many pages it will fill.

The Words Per Page Calculator uses the formula: Number of pages = Total words ÷ Words per page. For example, with total words of 5,000 and words per page of 500, the number of pages is 10.00.

Enter the total words. Enter the words per page. Read off your number of pages — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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