Word count to pages
How many pages is 7,000 words?
7,000 words is about 14 pages single-spaced or 28 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 pt, 1-inch margins). Reading time ≈ 29 min; speaking ≈ 54 min.
14pages single-spaced
28pages double-spaced
29 minreading time
54 minas a speech
7,000 words in pages by font and spacing
| Font (Letter or A4, 1 in margins) | Single | 1.5 lines | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman 12 pt | 14 pages | 21 pages | 28 pages |
| Arial 12 pt | 15.6 pages | 23.3 pages | 31.1 pages |
| Calibri 11 pt | 12.7 pages | 19.1 pages | 25.5 pages |
| Georgia 12 pt | 16.3 pages | 24.4 pages | 32.6 pages |
| Courier New 12 pt | 21.2 pages | 31.8 pages | 42.4 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) | 29 min |
| Speaking / presentation (130 wpm) | 54 min |
| Typing at 40 wpm | 2 h 55 min |
| Paragraphs | 35–70 |
| Manuscript pages (standard format, 250 words/page) | 28 |
What is it typically used for?
7,000 words is a common length for a short story (literary magazines often cap submissions at 5,000–7,500 words) or a long-form feature.
Other lengths
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 7,000 words double spaced?
About 28 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt with 1-inch margins, or 31.1 pages in Arial 12 pt.
How many pages is 7,000 words single spaced?
About 14 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt, 12.7 pages in Calibri 11 pt.
How long does it take to read 7,000 words?
About 29 min silently at 238 words per minute, or 54 min aloud at 130 words per minute.
How many paragraphs is 7,000 words?
Roughly 35–70 paragraphs, assuming 100–200 words per paragraph.