How many pages is 5,000 words?

Updated October 12, 2026

5,000 words is about 10 pages single-spaced or 20 pages double-spaced, using 12 pt Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. Reading it takes about 21 minutes; saying it out loud, about 36.

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What changes the page count

Font matters most: Arial runs about 10% longer than Times New Roman. Headings, short paragraphs and dialogue add white space, so a story usually takes more pages than an essay of the same length.

Typical uses

A dissertation chapter or short story.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to write 5,000 words?

At a steady 40 words per minute of typing, about 125 minutes, but with research and editing most people need 10–20 hours.

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