Reading Time Calculator
Plug in word count or pages and your reading speed to determine total hours and how many days it takes to finish.
Leave blank if you only know the page count.
Total words estimated: 80,000
Total reading time: 5 hours 48 minutes
Total hours: 5.80
Days with your daily plan: 7.7 day(s)
How to Use This Calculator
Enter words or pages
Use publisher word counts if available. Otherwise, multiply pages by average words per page.
Add your reading speed
Estimate with our Reading Speed Calculator or use your typical WPM.
Plan daily reading time
Enter how many minutes you can read per day to see how many days it will take.
Formula
Total Words = (Pages × Words per Page) if words not provided
Minutes to Finish = Total Words ÷ Words per Minute
Days to Finish = Minutes to Finish ÷ Daily Minutes
Example: 80,000 words at 230 WPM → 348 minutes (~5h 48m). Reading 45 min/day → 7.7 days to finish.
Plan Smarter Reading Sessions
- Pair this with your reading challenge goals for weekly targets.
- Adjust words per page depending on genre (YA vs. epic fantasy).
- Split long novels into milestones (act breaks, parts, or chapters).
- Track actual reading time to refine your personal WPM over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I read in multiple sessions per day?
Sum the total minutes you expect to read each day and enter that number for daily minutes.
How accurate is words per page?
Fiction averages 250–300 words/page. Nonfiction with charts may be lower. Adjust to match your book’s density.
Can I use this for study materials?
Yes—just ensure you use your study reading speed, which may be slower than leisure reading.
How do I convert pages to words quickly?
Multiply pages by the book’s average words per page (check the publisher’s stats or sample count from a few pages).