How long does it take to read 500 pages?
At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading 500 pages takes about 9h 38m (based on ~275 words per page). Your exact time depends on how fast you read - here is the range:
Slow
150 WPM
15h 17m
Average
238 WPM
9h 38m
Fast
400 WPM
5h 44m
Speed reader
600 WPM
3h 49m
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238 WPM
Estimated reading time
9h 38m
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