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Word Count to Page Count Calculator

Type in your word count to see roughly how many pages your book will be, how long it takes to read, and how long the audiobook might run.

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Estimated page count

Time for readers

These are estimates. Your real page count depends on font, margins, line spacing and how many chapter breaks you have.

Why page count matters

✓Printing costs are based on page count, so it affects your paperback price and royalties. Run the numbers with our book royalty calculator.
✓Agents and publishers talk in word count, not pages. Check whether yours fits your genre with the book length checker.
✓A larger trim size may reduce the page count. Printing costs also depend on your printer’s trim-size categories, ink, paper and marketplace, so compare the actual quotes.

How many pages is my word count?

Quick answers for common word counts. Use the calculator above for any other number.

Word countManuscript pages (double-spaced)5.5 x 8.5 in paperback6 x 9 in paperback
1,000 words444
2,250 words997
5,000 words201816
10,000 words403631
11,000 words444034
20,000 words807261
50,000 words200179152
60,000 words240215182
70,000 words280250213
80,000 words320286243
90,000 words360322273
100,000 words400358304

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is 1,000 words?

About 4 pages in a standard double-spaced manuscript, and about 4 pages in a 5.5 x 8.5 or 6 x 9 paperback.

How many pages is 10,000 words?

About 40 pages double-spaced, 36 pages in a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback, or 31 pages in a 6 x 9 paperback.

How many pages is 50,000 words?

About 200 pages double-spaced, 179 pages in a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback, or 152 pages in a 6 x 9 paperback. That’s roughly the minimum length for an adult novel.

How many pages is 80,000 words?

About 320 pages double-spaced, 286 pages in a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback, or 243 pages in a 6 x 9 paperback. 80,000 words is a common target for a debut novel.

How many pages is 100,000 words?

About 400 pages double-spaced, 358 pages in a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback, or 304 pages in a 6 x 9 paperback.

How does the calculator estimate pages?

It divides your word count by an average number of words per page for each format, such as a standard double-spaced manuscript or common paperback sizes. Real page counts vary with font, margins, line spacing and chapter breaks.

How are reading time and audiobook length worked out?

Reading time uses an average of 250 words a minute. The audiobook estimate uses a typical narration pace of about 9,300 words an hour, and reading aloud is based on about 150 words a minute.

Are these numbers exact?

No, they’re estimates. Check your real page count once your book is formatted.

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