How many pages is 10,000 words?
10,000 words is about 17 pages single-spaced and 29 pages double-spaced, in 12 point type on a US Letter page with 1 inch margins. The common rule of thumb of 500 words a single-spaced page and 250 a double-spaced page gives 20 pages and 40 pages.
10,000 words: pages by font size and spacing
| Font size | Single-spaced | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| 11 pt | 14 pages | 25 pages |
| 12 pt | 17 pages | 29 pages |
| Rule of thumb (500 / 250 words a page) | 20 pages | 40 pages |
US Letter page, 1 inch margins, single spacing 1.15 (Word's default) and double spacing 2.0. A planning estimate: real pages vary with the font, headings and paragraph breaks.
Writing a book instead?
A book page is not a Letter page. For a manuscript of 30,000 words or more, see how many pages a book is by trim size, set your own size and font in the word count to page count calculator, and price the printing in the book printing cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is 10,000 words?
10,000 words is about 17 pages single-spaced and 29 pages double-spaced, in 12 point type on a US Letter page with 1 inch margins. The common rule of thumb of 500 words a single-spaced page and 250 a double-spaced page gives 20 pages and 40 pages.
How many words fit on a page?
On a US Letter page with 1 inch margins and 12 point type, about 598 words single-spaced and 351 double-spaced. Many teachers use 500 and 250 as a round rule of thumb, which gives more pages.
Why do two answers differ?
Real pages depend on the font, the margins, paragraph breaks, headings and any images. The model fills every line; real text has short lines at paragraph ends, so the rule of thumb is the safer figure for an assignment with a page minimum.
Is this the page count of a printed book?
No. A book page is smaller, has different margins and front matter, and is printed in multiples of 4. For a book, use the word count to page count calculator on our site.