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Word count to page count
Enter your manuscript word count and this free calculator estimates the page count of the printed book, how long it takes to read and how long an audiobook would run. Choose a trim size and a layout density, because the same words fill more or fewer pages depending on the page size and the spacing. It works in your browser and stores nothing.
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Result Estimate
Estimated printed pages
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- Words per page used
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- Reading time
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- Audiobook length
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Includes about 8 pages of front matter. Your typeset book will differ.
How to Use the Word and Page Count
- Type or paste your word count from your word processor.
- Pick a trim size, such as 5 x 8, 5.5 x 8.5 or 6 x 9 inches.
- Choose a layout density: compact, standard or roomy.
- Read the estimated page count, reading time and audiobook length.
How the Word and Page Count Works
Each trim size has an approximate number of words per page at standard type. A 5 x 8 inch page holds about 300 words, a 5.5 x 8.5 inch page about 350 and a 6 x 9 inch page about 400. A compact layout fits about 15 percent more words per page and a roomy one about 15 percent fewer.
The tool divides your word count by words per page, rounds up, and adds eight pages for the title page, copyright page, contents and similar front matter. Chapter openings and images add more.
Reading time assumes 250 words per minute, which is a typical adult reading speed. Audiobook length assumes about 9,300 words per hour of narration.
Things to Know Before You Rely on the Result
- Your final page count depends on font, size, line spacing, margins and chapter breaks, so a typeset book can differ by many pages.
- Page count drives printing cost and spine width, so recheck it after editing and formatting.
- Children's books and poetry follow different rules, because spacing and images matter more than word count.
Word and Page Count FAQs
How many pages is 50,000 words?
About 140 to 170 pages in a standard paperback, depending on trim size and layout. The calculator gives a figure for your exact settings.
How many words is a novel?
Most adult novels run 70,000 to 100,000 words, but genre matters. Romance and thrillers often sit near 80,000 and epic fantasy can go well beyond 100,000.
Does the word count include the title page?
No. Enter only the words of the manuscript. The tool adds front matter pages itself.
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