Reading time calculator: how long will this chapter take?
Enter the number of pages or words, and your reading speed, to see how long the reading will take. If you study by typing out the key text, it also shows how long that takes at your typing speed, so you can plan a realistic study session.
Free, no account needed.
About 250 to 300 for a paperback, 500 or more for a dense textbook.
Don't know it? Take the free typing test.
- Words
- 9,000
- Time to read
- 36 min
- Read and type
- 1 h 21 min
Typing 20% of the text at 40 words per minute adds 45 min. These are estimates; add breaks for long sessions.
How to use it
- 1Choose pages or words, and enter the amount. For pages, set roughly how many words fit on a page.
- 2Set your reading speed in words per minute, or pick a preset for skimming, normal reading or careful study.
- 3Set your typing speed and the share of the text you plan to type out, then read the results.
Typical reading speeds
Estimates for silent reading of ordinary prose by adults usually fall around 200 to 300 words per minute. Dense textbooks, papers and anything you need to remember go slower. If you aren't sure of your speed, time yourself on one page and divide the words by the minutes.
Words per page vary a lot: a paperback novel page might hold about 250 to 300 words, while a textbook page with small print can hold 500 or more. Count the words on one full page to make the estimate realistic.
Why add typing time
Typing out the key sentences of what you study makes you process every word, and is the method Type to Study is built on. It takes longer than reading, so budget for it. Our free typing test tells you your speed in words per minute.
Questions
How long does it take to read 100 pages?
At about 250 words per page and 250 words per minute, about 100 minutes. Dense textbook pages take longer; use the calculator with your own numbers.
What is a good reading speed?
For ordinary text, many adults read roughly 200 to 300 words per minute. For study material, understanding matters more than speed.
How do I find my typing speed?
Take the free typing test on Type to Study. It measures your words per minute and accuracy, with no account needed.
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