Word count guide
How many pages is 50 words?
50 words is less than a quarter of a page single-spaced or about a quarter of a page double-spaced. It takes about 15 sec to read and 23 sec to say out loud.
Pages
50 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 | 0.1 pages | 0.2 pages |
| Arial, 12pt | 0.1 pages | 0.2 pages |
Time
How long 50 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 50 words by hand at about 15 words per minute would take around 3 min.
| Task | Slow | Average | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (silent) | 20 sec | 15 sec | 10 sec |
| Speaking (out loud) | 27 sec | 23 sec | 20 sec |
| Typing | 2 min | 1 min | 43 sec |
In practice
What a 50 word piece looks like
This is a very short piece of writing, roughly one or two paragraphs. It is roughly 3 to 3 sentences and about 240 characters without spaces.
Writing at this length is common for:
- Product descriptions
- Social media captions and short posts
- Email replies
- Short bios
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FAQ
50 words: common questions
How many pages is 50 words?+
50 words is less than a quarter of a page single-spaced or about a quarter of a page double-spaced, using 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. In Arial it runs slightly longer, at less than a quarter of a page single-spaced.
How long does it take to read 50 words?+
At an average silent reading speed of 200 words per minute, 50 words takes about 15 sec to read. A fast reader at 300 words per minute needs about 10 sec.
How long is a 50 word speech?+
Spoken at a typical presenting pace of 130 words per minute, 50 words lasts about 23 sec. Depending on your pace, plan for 20 sec to 27 sec.
How many paragraphs is 50 words?+
50 words is usually about 1 paragraph.
How long does it take to write 50 words?+
Typing at an average 40 words per minute, 50 words takes about 1 min of pure typing. Real writing with research, planning and editing usually takes three to five times longer.
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