Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits

by James Clear

An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones

Reading Time for Atomic Habits

How long does it take to read Atomic Habits? Calculate reading times across different reading styles and education levels.

The average reader will spend 5 Hours 36 Minutes 8 Seconds reading Atomic Habits (320 pages at 57 pages per hour)

Reading times by style

Technical Reading

6 Hours 26 Minutes 28 Seconds

Reading technical or complex material

Speed: 42-57 pages/hour

Non-Fiction Silent Reading

5 Hours 36 Minutes 8 Seconds

Average adult reading non-fiction silently

Speed: 42-72 pages/hour

Fiction Silent Reading

5 Hours 7 Minutes 42 Seconds

Average adult reading fiction silently

Speed: 48-77 pages/hour

Reading Aloud

7 Hours 59 Minutes 3 Seconds

Typical speed when reading out loud

Speed: 36-44 pages/hour

Fast Reading

3 Hours 33 Minutes 20 Seconds

Skimming text to pick up main ideas, with reduced comprehension

Speed: 72-108 pages/hour

Reading times by education level

1st Grade

16 Hours 15 Minutes 37 Seconds

Age: 6-7

Speed: 13-27 pages/hour

2nd Grade

11 Hours 12 Minutes 16 Seconds

Age: 7-8

Speed: 21-36 pages/hour

3rd Grade

9 Hours 52 Minutes 36 Seconds

Age: 8-9

Speed: 26-39 pages/hour

4th Grade

8 Hours 46 Minutes 19 Seconds

Age: 9-10

Speed: 30-43 pages/hour

5th Grade

7 Hours 59 Minutes 3 Seconds

Age: 10-11

Speed: 33-47 pages/hour

6th-8th Grade

7 Hours 31 Minutes 59 Seconds

Age: 11-14

Speed: 36-49 pages/hour

High School

5 Hours 20 Minutes

Age: 14-18

Speed: 48-72 pages/hour

College

4 Hours 6 Minutes 9 Seconds

Age: 18-23

Speed: 72-84 pages/hour

Adult

4 Hours 40 Minutes 42 Seconds

Age: 23+

Speed: 53-84 pages/hour

Atomic Habits by James Clear is a self-help book spanning 320 pages. For the average reader, who typically reads at a speed of 238 words per minute, this book would take approximately 5 Hours 36 Minutes 8 Seconds to complete. This calculation assumes an average of 250 words per page, making the total word count approximately 80,000 words.

Reading speeds can vary significantly based on both reading style and education level. When considering different reading styles (Technical Reading, Non-Fiction Silent Reading, Fiction Silent Reading, Reading Aloud, Fast Reading), the time commitment ranges from 3 Hours 33 Minutes 20 Seconds for fast reading to 7 Hours 59 Minutes 3 Seconds for reading aloud. This variance accounts for different reading approaches, from casual reading to intensive study.

Educational background also plays a crucial role in reading speed. Across different education levels (1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade, High School, College, Adult), reading speeds can vary by several hundred words per minute. This means that while some readers might complete Atomic Habits in just a few sittings, others might prefer to spread their reading over several weeks to fully absorb and comprehend the material.

For optimal comprehension and enjoyment of Atomic Habits, readers should consider their personal reading style and comfort level. The book can be approached at various paces: Technical Reading readers typically complete 320 pages at 50 pages per hour, Non-Fiction Silent Reading readers typically complete 320 pages at 57 pages per hour, Fiction Silent Reading readers typically complete 320 pages at 62 pages per hour, Reading Aloud readers typically complete 320 pages at 40 pages per hour, Fast Reading readers typically complete 320 pages at 90 pages per hour.This flexibility allows readers to engage with the material at a pace that best suits their needs and goals.

Note: These calculations are based on research by Brysbaert (2019). Actual reading times may vary based on individual factors and content complexity. For technical or academic content, expect reading times to be 30-50% longer.

Brysbaert, Marc. (2019). How many words do we read per minute? A review and meta-analysis of reading rate. 10.31234/osf.io/xynwg.