Word count to pages
How many pages is 1,500 words?
1,500 words is about 3 pages single-spaced or 6 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 pt, 1-inch margins). Reading time ≈ 6 min; speaking ≈ 12 min.
3pages single-spaced
6pages double-spaced
6 minreading time
12 minas a speech
1,500 words in pages by font and spacing
| Font (Letter or A4, 1 in margins) | Single | 1.5 lines | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman 12 pt | 3 pages | 4.5 pages | 6 pages |
| Arial 12 pt | 3.3 pages | 5 pages | 6.7 pages |
| Calibri 11 pt | 2.7 pages | 4.1 pages | 5.5 pages |
| Georgia 12 pt | 3.5 pages | 5.2 pages | 7 pages |
| Courier New 12 pt | 4.5 pages | 6.8 pages | 9.1 pages |
Estimates for plain paragraphs. Headings, lists, dialogue and short paragraphs increase the page count.
Other ways to measure it
| Measure | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Silent reading (238 wpm) | 6 min |
| Speaking / presentation (130 wpm) | 12 min |
| Typing at 40 wpm | 38 min |
| Paragraphs | 8–15 |
| Manuscript pages (standard format, 250 words/page) | 6 |
What is it typically used for?
1,500 words is a common length for a long article, a college essay, a book chapter or a short story.
Other lengths
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 1,500 words double spaced?
About 6 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt with 1-inch margins, or 6.7 pages in Arial 12 pt.
How many pages is 1,500 words single spaced?
About 3 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt, 2.7 pages in Calibri 11 pt.
How long does it take to read 1,500 words?
About 6 min silently at 238 words per minute, or 12 min aloud at 130 words per minute.
How many paragraphs is 1,500 words?
Roughly 8–15 paragraphs, assuming 100–200 words per paragraph.