English to Persian translation
English to Persian translation is a specialised combination: Persian has around 45M speakers and is official in Iran.
Persian (Farsi in Iran, Dari in Afghanistan) is right-to-left with Arabic-based script; it has no grammatical gender.
Indicative freelance rates for middle eastern & turkic languages run from about $0.09 to $0.18 per word for general commercial work; specialised, certified and urgent jobs cost more, and literary translation is usually paid per 1,000 words.
In the US, 517,451 people speak Persian at home and 194,481 speak English less than "very well", which drives steady demand for Persian–English translation and interpreting in healthcare, legal and public services.
Indicative rates
Per-word band for general commercial work in the middle eastern & turkic group. Real quotes depend on subject, volume, deadline and experience.
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Open calculator →Tips for English → Persian projects
- Persian is written right to left: layouts, numbers, punctuation and mixed-direction text must be tested by a native speaker.
- Allow 15–30% extra space for the Persian text in designs, subtitles and printed books.
- Send reference material and a glossary of brand or series terms; it saves revision rounds and money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does English to Persian translation cost?
Typical freelance rates are about $0.09–$0.18 per word, depending on subject, deadline and the translator's experience.
How long does it take to translate English to Persian?
A professional translator typically produces 2,000–3,000 words a day, plus time for revision by a second linguist.
Is Persian longer than English?
Usually yes: text typically changes by +15% to +30% when translated from English into Persian.