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How many pages is 3,000 words?
3,000 words is 6 pages single-spaced or 12 pages double-spaced. It takes about 13 minutes to read and 20 to 23 minutes to say out loud.
Work it out
pages, single-spaced, Arial 12 pt, about 500 words a page
- Handwritten pages
- 12
- Reading time
- 13 min
- Speaking time
- 20 min–23 min
- Typing time
- 1 hr 15 min
- Paragraphs
- 15–30
- Sentences
- 150–200
- Characters with spaces
- about 18,000
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Open the word counter3,000 words in pages
| Font, 12 pt | Single-spaced | 1.5 spacing | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arial | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Calibri | 5.9 | 8.8 | 11.8 |
| Times New Roman | 5.5 | 8.2 | 10.9 |
| Courier New | 8.1 | 12.1 | 16.2 |
How long 3,000 words takes
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Reading non-fiction (238 words a minute) | 13 min |
| Reading fiction (260 words a minute) | 12 min |
| Speaking at 130 words a minute | 23 min |
| Speaking at 150 words a minute | 20 min |
| Typing at 40 words a minute | 1 hr 15 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 3,000 words is
A long university essay or coursework assignment (very common in UK universities), a substantial report, a long-read article, or a twenty-minute talk. At this length a reader needs a map: an introduction that says where the piece is going, and headings along the way.
Budget the words
| Part | Words |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 300 |
| Main sections (4 or 5) | 450–600 each |
| Conclusion | 300 |
Many universities allow 10% over or under a word limit; others are strict. Check your course handbook and whether references and footnotes count.
Questions and answers
How many pages is 3,000 words double-spaced?
About 12 pages in Arial 12, or 10.9 in Times New Roman.
How long does it take to write 3,000 words?
Typing takes about 75 minutes. A researched essay of this length usually takes several days of work.
How long is a 3,000-word speech?
About 20 to 23 minutes.
How many paragraphs is 3,000 words?
About 15 to 30.