300 words by font and spacing
Font, point size and line spacing move the page count more than anything else. 1-inch margins, US Letter, no headings or images.
| Font | Single | 1.5 lines | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman 12pt | 0.6 pages | 0.9 pages | 1.2 pages |
| Arial 12pt | 0.6 pages | 1.0 page | 1.3 pages |
| Calibri 11pt | 0.5 pages | 0.8 pages | 1.0 page |
| Verdana 12pt | 0.8 pages | 1.1 pages | 1.5 pages |
Estimates for continuous prose; headings, quotes and a reference list add length on top.
How long does 300 words take to read or say?
Silent reading (238 wpm): about 2 min. Read aloud (183 wpm): about 2 min, the number to plan a speech against.
What 300 words looks like in practice
- This is the current Common App "Additional Information" limit, cut down from 650 words for the 2025 to 2026 admissions cycle, so a full-length answer there reads as exactly this long.
- It is also a typical cap for a single short-answer application question: one tight paragraph, not a full essay.
- An elevator pitch written out in full, the kind you would give a recruiter at a career fair, usually comes out close to this length.
- Go up one step on this list, to 400 words, and you are at the length most hiring guides treat as a cover letter's starting point rather than its ceiling.
Writing to 300 words in a different font, size or margin? The words to pages calculator runs this same math for any setting. Check your real count first with the word counter.
FAQ
How many pages is 300 words single spaced?
About 0.6 pages in Times New Roman 12pt with 1-inch margins, or 0.6 pages in Arial 12pt. The exact figure moves with your font, size, spacing and margins: use the calculator above for your own document.
How many pages is 300 words double spaced?
About 1.2 pages in Times New Roman 12pt with 1-inch margins, or 1.3 pages in Arial 12pt. Double spacing is the default most US and Canadian schools ask for; single spacing is the norm for cover letters and business writing.
How long does it take to read or say 300 words?
About 2 min of silent reading at 238 words per minute, the adult average for English non-fiction, or 2 min read aloud at 183 words per minute. Both are averages: time yourself once against the clock if the length is being delivered live.