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Essay word counter and readability checker

Paste your draft. You'll see words, characters, pages (single and double spaced), reading time, readability and the words you lean on too often.

How many pages is my essay?

WordsSingle spacedDouble spaced
5001 page2 pages
1,0002 pages4 pages
1,5003 pages6 pages
2,0004 pages8 pages
3,0006 pages12 pages

Based on 12-pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Larger fonts, headings and block quotes change the count. Your draft is saved in this browser only, so you won't lose it if you close the tab.

Frequently asked questions

Do references count in the word count?

Usually not, but in-text citations often do. Check your module handbook.

What's a good Flesch reading ease for an essay?

University writing typically scores 30–50. Very low scores can mean overly long sentences.

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