Free word count to pages calculator
Book writing guide
Word count by genre, from 40,000-word romance to 120,000-word epic fantasy.
Genre sets a word count window readers expect. Hit the window and your book feels right before page one.
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✓Romance: 50,000–90,000 words✓Thriller: 70,000–100,000 words✓Convert words to KDP pages instantly
Expected ranges by genre
Readers bring expectations to genre length. A 40,000-word romance is a novella; a 40,000-word epic fantasy is unfinished.
| Genre | Typical range | Page estimate (6x9) |
|---|---|---|
| Romance | 50,000–90,000 | 200–360 |
| Thriller / mystery | 70,000–100,000 | 280–400 |
| Science fiction | 80,000–110,000 | 320–440 |
| Epic fantasy | 90,000–120,000 | 360–480 |
| Memoir | 60,000–90,000 | 240–360 |
| Nonfiction | 40,000–70,000 | 160–280 |
From word count to KDP pages
Page count depends on trim size, font, and spacing. The calculator converts your word count for the sizes KDP accepts.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many words per page in a 6x9 book?
Roughly 250–300 words per page for a standard novel layout. The calculator gives the estimate for your exact trim size.
Does word count matter for KDP approval?
No minimum applies, but a book far under its genre range reads as incomplete to buyers.
Turn your word count into book pages.
Enter your draft's word count and see the KDP page estimate for any trim size.