How long does it take to read the Bible?
At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading the Bible takes about 54h 50m. Your exact time depends on how fast you read - here is the range:
Slow
150 WPM
87h 01m
Average
238 WPM
54h 50m
Fast
400 WPM
32h 38m
Speed reader
600 WPM
21h 45m
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238 WPM
Estimated reading time
54h 50m
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