Quick Answer
~500 words (single spaced) or ~250 words (double spaced)
Using 12pt Times New Roman with standard 2.54cm margins on A4 paper (210 × 297mm).
Words Per A4 Page: Complete Reference Table
The exact number of words on an A4 page depends on your font, size, spacing, and margins. Here’s a comprehensive lookup table.
| Font | Size | Single Spaced | 1.5 Spaced | Double Spaced |
|---|
| Times New Roman | 12pt | ~500 words | ~350 words | ~250 words |
| Times New Roman | 11pt | ~550 words | ~380 words | ~275 words |
| Arial | 12pt | ~430 words | ~300 words | ~215 words |
| Arial | 11pt | ~475 words | ~330 words | ~240 words |
| Calibri | 12pt | ~470 words | ~325 words | ~235 words |
| Calibri | 11pt | ~520 words | ~360 words | ~260 words |
| Georgia | 12pt | ~440 words | ~305 words | ~220 words |
| Courier New | 12pt | ~300 words | ~210 words | ~150 words |
All figures assume standard 2.54cm (1 inch) margins and continuous prose (no headings, images, or tables).
A4 vs US Letter: What’s the Difference?
Australia, the UK, and most of the world use A4 paper (210 × 297mm). The US uses Letter size (216 × 279mm). A4 is narrower and taller.
| Paper Size | Dimensions | Words Per Page (12pt TNR, double spaced) |
|---|
| A4 | 210 × 297mm | ~250 words |
| US Letter | 216 × 279mm | ~250 words |
Despite the dimensional difference, words per page is nearly identical because A4’s narrower width is offset by its greater height. The practical difference is negligible.
Handwritten Words Per A4 Page
For handwritten work (exams, notes, letters), the word count varies significantly based on handwriting size:
- Small handwriting: 300–350 words per A4 page
- Average handwriting: 200–250 words per A4 page
- Large handwriting: 150–180 words per A4 page
- Ruled paper (8mm lines): ~30 lines per page, 7–10 words per line = 210–300 words
Australian exam booklets typically use 8mm lined A4 pages. Budget 200–250 words per handwritten page for exam planning.
Quick Page-to-Word Converter
Use this quick reference to convert between pages and word counts (12pt Times New Roman, double spaced, A4):
| Pages | Single Spaced | Double Spaced |
|---|
| 1 page | ~500 words | ~250 words |
| 2 pages | ~1,000 words | ~500 words |
| 3 pages | ~1,500 words | ~750 words |
| 5 pages | ~2,500 words | ~1,250 words |
| 10 pages | ~5,000 words | ~2,500 words |
| 20 pages | ~10,000 words | ~5,000 words |
| 50 pages | ~25,000 words | ~12,500 words |
Need an exact count? Paste your text into our free word counter tool for an instant, accurate word count.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words fit on one A4 page?
Approximately 500 words single spaced or 250 words double spaced, using 12pt Times New Roman with standard 2.54cm margins. Arial and Calibri produce slightly fewer words per page due to their wider character widths.
How many A4 pages is 1,000 words?
1,000 words is approximately 2 pages single spaced or 4 pages double spaced on A4 paper using 12pt Times New Roman with standard margins.
How many words per page handwritten on A4?
Handwritten A4 pages typically contain 200–250 words with average-sized handwriting on standard 8mm ruled paper. Exam booklets produce similar results. Small handwriting can fit up to 350 words per page.
Is A4 the same as US Letter?
No. A4 (210 × 297mm) is narrower and taller than US Letter (216 × 279mm). However, both hold approximately the same number of words per page when using the same font and spacing settings. Australia uses A4 as the standard paper size.
