Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading time for a book/article. Time = (Pages × Words/Page) / Reading Speed (WPM).
Formula
Time = (Pages × Words/Page) / Reading Speed
- Average non-fiction: 250-300 words/page
- Average novel: 250-350 words/page
- Average reading speed: 200 WPM
- Faster readers (300+ WPM) may skim, missing details
- Complex texts take longer
Example
Inputs
- Number of Pages: 300
- Words per Page: 250
- Reading Speed (WPM): 200
300 pages × 250 words/page ÷ 200 WPM = 375 minutes ≈ 6.25 hours
Frequently asked questions
How many words per page?
Varies: 250-300 typical. Check: count words in 3 sample pages, divide by 3.
How to know my reading speed?
Use Reading Speed Calculator: count words in passage, time yourself, calculate WPM.