How long does it take to read an average book?
At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading an average book takes about 5h 36m. Your exact time depends on how fast you read - here is the range:
Slow
150 WPM
8h 53m
Average
238 WPM
5h 36m
Fast
400 WPM
3h 20m
Speed reader
600 WPM
2h 13m
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238 WPM
Estimated reading time
5h 36m
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