Planning a 1,500-word paper
Why page counts are approximate
Page count assumes ordinary academic formatting and is only approximate. Writing time covers drafting, not research, revision, or references.
Work that is not included
- Treating page count as exact across fonts and margins.
- Using a typing speed instead of a drafting speed.
- Leaving no time for revision.
Words per page and per hour
A 1,500-word double-spaced essay is about three pages.
Reviewed September 2026.