Word math, explained
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Short answers to specific word-count and reading-time questions, each backed by real numbers and a cited source, with the live word counter built right in so you can check the math against your own text.
How Many Words Is 500 Characters?
Roughly 85 to 100 words, depending on how long your words run.
Read guide →Words Per Page in 12pt Font
About 250 words double-spaced, or 500 words single-spaced, in standard 12pt manuscript format.
Read guide →How Long Does It Take to Read 1000 Words?
About 4 minutes 12 seconds, at the average adult silent reading speed of 238 words per minute.
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