Word count guide
How many pages is 1,600 words?
1,600 words is about 3 pages single-spaced or about 6.5 pages double-spaced. It takes about 8 min to read and 12 min to say out loud.
Pages
1,600 words in pages by font and spacing
A single-spaced page in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins holds about 500 words, and a double-spaced page holds about 250. Arial is a wider font, so the same text takes roughly 10% more space. Headings, lists and short paragraphs add to the page count.
| Font | Single-spaced | Double-spaced |
|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman, 12pt | 3 pages | 6.5 pages |
| Arial, 12pt | 3.5 pages | 7 pages |
Time
How long 1,600 words takes to read, say and type
Most adults read silently at around 200 words per minute and speak at around 130 words per minute when presenting. Average typing speed is about 40 words per minute. Writing 1,600 words by hand at about 15 words per minute would take around 1 hr 47 min.
| Task | Slow | Average | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (silent) | 11 min | 8 min | 5 min |
| Speaking (out loud) | 15 min | 12 min | 11 min |
| Typing | 1 hr 4 min | 40 min | 23 min |
In practice
What a 1,600 word piece looks like
This is a solid article or essay length that allows several sections and supporting evidence. It is roughly 80 to 107 sentences and about 7,520 characters without spaces.
Writing at this length is common for:
- In-depth blog posts
- University coursework essays
- Feature articles
- Detailed reports
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FAQ
1,600 words: common questions
How many pages is 1,600 words?+
1,600 words is about 3 pages single-spaced or about 6.5 pages double-spaced, using 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. In Arial it runs slightly longer, at about 3.5 pages single-spaced.
How long does it take to read 1,600 words?+
At an average silent reading speed of 200 words per minute, 1,600 words takes about 8 min to read. A fast reader at 300 words per minute needs about 5 min.
How long is a 1,600 word speech?+
Spoken at a typical presenting pace of 130 words per minute, 1,600 words lasts about 12 min. Depending on your pace, plan for 11 min to 15 min.
How many paragraphs is 1,600 words?+
1,600 words is usually 11 to 16 paragraphs, assuming paragraphs of 100 to 150 words. Online writing tends to use shorter paragraphs, so expect the higher number for blog posts.
How long does it take to write 1,600 words?+
Typing at an average 40 words per minute, 1,600 words takes about 40 min of pure typing. Real writing with research, planning and editing usually takes three to five times longer.
Other word counts
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