How many pages can you read in 15 minutes

The average reader will read 10 pages in 16.7 minutes when reading at a speed of 300 words per minute (wpm).

Typical documents that are 10 pages include college dissertations, theses, and in-depth blog posts and journal articles. A typical single-spaced page is 500 words long.

You may read faster or slower than this depending on your average reading speed. Adults typically read at about 300 words per minute when reading fiction for enjoyment but that will depend on the type of book or material. For example, technical material such as operating manuals, manual repair guides, or complicated scientific research typically require more focus and attention to detail which can slow reading speeds down to 125 words per minute. College students typically need to be able to read at 400-450 words per minute in order to quickly consume textbook content.

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What If I'm a Slower Reader?

If you're a slow reader, you may read at closer to 125 to 200 words per minute. This means reading 10 pages will take you between 25 and 40 minutes.

What If I'm a Fast Reader?

If you're a fast reader, you may read at closer to 400 words per minute. This means reading 10 pages will take you around 12.5 minutes.

What Is a Normal Speed for Reading?

There is no "normal" reading speed. Everyone reads at their own speed for both enjyoment and comprehension. Reading speeds between 125 words per minute and 400 words per minute are normal, but the average for leisure reading tends to be around 300 words per minute.

Reading Time by Word Counts

The table below will tell you how long it will take to read typical word counts by different reading speeds. If you want to know how long reading your favorite book or an article will take, check out the table below:

Reading Time by Page Counts

The table below will tell you how long it will take to read by typical page counts. If you want to know how long reading your favorite book or an article will take, check out the table below: