Assignment briefs are set in words, but it is genuinely useful to picture that number as pages while planning, drafting, or checking your progress against a printed source. This tool converts in both directions, adjustable for the font, size, and spacing convention your university expects.
How to Use This Estimator
- Choose your direction. Convert words to pages, or pages to words, using the tabs above.
- Set your font and spacing. UK academic convention is usually double-spaced Times New Roman 12pt (about 275 words per page), but single-spaced and Arial variants are included too.
Quick Conversion Table
| Word count | ~Pages (double-spaced) | ~Pages (single-spaced) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 words | ~2 pages | ~1 page |
| 1,000 words | ~4 pages | ~2 pages |
| 2,500 words | ~9 pages | ~4.5 pages |
| 5,000 words | ~18 pages | ~9 pages |
| 10,000 words | ~36 pages | ~18 pages |
Why Words-Per-Page Varies
Font, size, spacing, margin width, and even how many headings or block quotations your document contains all shift the true words-per-page ratio. Times New Roman at 12pt is denser than Arial at 11pt, and double-spacing roughly halves the words per page compared to single-spacing. This is exactly why word count, not page count, is what UK universities actually set and enforce — page count is only ever an estimate layered on top.
Remember: Word Count Is What Actually Counts
Whatever your page estimate suggests, always check your actual word count against your assignment's stated limit using a tool like our word counter, since that is the figure your university's submission system and marking regulations are actually built around. Page count is a helpful planning aid, not the real target.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 275 words per page a fixed rule?
No, it's a common convention for double-spaced Times New Roman 12pt, the most typical UK academic formatting. Your actual words-per-page will vary with font, size, spacing, and margins, so treat this as a planning estimate, not a precise count.
Should I trust page count or word count for my assignment limit?
Always word count. Page limits are sometimes used for things like personal statements printed to a fixed layout, but the vast majority of UK academic assignments are limited and marked by word count specifically.
Does this include my reference list in the page estimate?
The estimate is a simple word-to-page conversion and does not distinguish between body text and references. Since reference lists are usually excluded from your official word count anyway, calculate your page estimate from your body word count alone for the most useful planning figure.