Word Count to Pages
How many pages your words fill: single or double spaced, or as a printed 6×9 or 5×8 book.
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Words per page at a glance
| Words | Single spaced | 1.5 spaced | Double spaced | Printed book | Printed book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1,000 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2,000 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| 5,000 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 20 |
| 50,000 | 100 | 134 | 200 | 167 | 200 |
| 80,000 | 160 | 214 | 320 | 267 | 320 |
Estimates use 500 words per single-spaced page, 250 double spaced, and 300 and 250 for 6 × 9 and 5 × 8 books. Count your words with the word counter, then size your cover with the KDP cover calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single spaced or 4 pages double spaced in 12 pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Fonts, headings and paragraph breaks change it a little.
How many pages is a 50,000-word novel?
Roughly 170 pages in a 6 × 9 inch paperback and about 200 in a 5 × 8, at typical book layouts of around 250 to 300 words per page.
Why is it an estimate?
Pages depend on the font, size, line spacing, margins, dialogue and chapter breaks. The calculator uses common averages; your word processor or KDP preview gives the exact count.
Why does page count matter for a book?
It sets the printing cost, the spine width and the minimum price on KDP and other printers.