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How many pages is 1,500 words?
1,500 words is 3 pages single-spaced or 6 pages double-spaced. It takes about 6.5 minutes to read and 10 to 12 minutes to say out loud.
Work it out
pages, single-spaced, Arial 12 pt, about 500 words a page
- Handwritten pages
- 6
- Reading time
- 6 min 18 sec
- Speaking time
- 10 min–12 min
- Typing time
- 38 min
- Paragraphs
- 8–15
- Sentences
- 75–100
- Characters with spaces
- about 9,000
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| Font, 12 pt | Single-spaced | 1.5 spacing | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arial | 3 | 4.5 | 6 |
| Calibri | 2.9 | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Times New Roman | 2.7 | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Courier New | 4.1 | 6.1 | 8.1 |
How long 1,500 words takes
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Reading non-fiction (238 words a minute) | 6 min 18 sec |
| Reading fiction (260 words a minute) | 5 min 46 sec |
| Speaking at 130 words a minute | 12 min |
| Speaking at 150 words a minute | 10 min |
| Typing at 40 words a minute | 38 min |
Estimates for US Letter or A4 with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins and ordinary paragraphs; reading at 238 words a minute, speaking at 130 to 150.
What 1,500 words is used for
A common length for a university essay, an in-depth blog post or how-to guide, a long-read newsletter, and a ten-minute talk. It gives room for an argument with several sections, evidence and counterpoints.
A plan for 1,500 words
| Part | Words |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 150 |
| Four body sections | 250–300 each |
| Conclusion | 150 |
That is about 8 to 15 paragraphs. For a speech, 1,500 words is ten minutes at a quick pace; plan on 1,300 for a calm ten minutes.
Questions and answers
Is 1,500 words 6 pages?
Yes, double-spaced with a 12-point font and 1-inch margins. In Times New Roman it is closer to 5.5.
How long does it take to write 1,500 words?
About 38 minutes of typing; with research and editing, an essay of this length usually takes three to six hours.
How long is a 1,500-word speech?
About 10 to 12 minutes.
How many paragraphs is 1,500 words?
About 8 to 15, with 10 typical.