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Estimate how long it takes readers to finish your book based on word count or page count.
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Approximately 200 pages
How we calculate
We assume ~250 words per page (standard paperback). Reading speeds vary: slow (150 wpm), average (250 wpm), and fast (400 wpm).
Average Reading Time
3 hours 20 minutes
Based on 50,000 words (200 pages)
Perfect evening read
Reading Speed Breakdown
Slow Reader
Careful, thorough reading
Reading Time:5 hours 33 minutes
Average Reader
Standard reading pace
Reading Time:3 hours 20 minutes
Fast Reader
Quick, experienced reader
Reading Time:2 hours 5 minutes
Audiobook Listening Time
At standard narration speed (150 wpm)
5 hours 33 minutes
Typical Book Lengths
Short Story
1,000 - 7,500 words
4-30 min
Novella
17,500 - 40,000 words
1-3 hours
Novel
50,000 - 100,000 words
3-7 hours
Epic Novel
100,000+ words
7+ hours
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