Word count to pages
How many pages is 8,000 words?
8,000 words is about 16 pages single-spaced or 32 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 pt, 1-inch margins). Reading time ≈ 34 min; speaking ≈ 1 h 2 min.
16pages single-spaced
32pages double-spaced
34 minreading time
1 h 2 minas a speech
8,000 words in pages by font and spacing
| Font (Letter or A4, 1 in margins) | Single | 1.5 lines | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman 12 pt | 16 pages | 24 pages | 32 pages |
| Arial 12 pt | 17.8 pages | 26.7 pages | 35.6 pages |
| Calibri 11 pt | 14.5 pages | 21.8 pages | 29.1 pages |
| Georgia 12 pt | 18.6 pages | 27.9 pages | 37.2 pages |
| Courier New 12 pt | 24.2 pages | 36.4 pages | 48.5 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) | 34 min |
| Speaking / presentation (130 wpm) | 1 h 2 min |
| Typing at 40 wpm | 3 h 20 min |
| Paragraphs | 40–80 |
| Manuscript pages (standard format, 250 words/page) | 32 |
What is it typically used for?
8,000 words is a common length for a novelette (7,500–17,500 words) or a substantial report.
Other lengths
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 8,000 words double spaced?
About 32 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt with 1-inch margins, or 35.6 pages in Arial 12 pt.
How many pages is 8,000 words single spaced?
About 16 pages in Times New Roman 12 pt, 14.5 pages in Calibri 11 pt.
How long does it take to read 8,000 words?
About 34 min silently at 238 words per minute, or 1 h 2 min aloud at 130 words per minute.
How many paragraphs is 8,000 words?
Roughly 40–80 paragraphs, assuming 100–200 words per paragraph.