Word/Page Estimator
Estimate words from pages—or pages from words—by adjusting the assumptions below.
Estimated words
550
Adjusted words/page
275
Approx. reading time
2.8 min
Estimates only. Layout, font, margins, and images can change density significantly.
Tips
- Academic prose often falls between 250–300 words per page at 1.5 spacing.
- Tables, figures, and lists reduce effective words per page.
- When in doubt, round up your pages to avoid underestimating time.