Reading Time for 800 Pages

How long does it take to read 800 pages across different reading styles and education levels?

Answer: the average reader takes about 14 Hours 20 Seconds to read 800 pages (about 57 pages per hour).

Reading times by style

You might take between 19 Hours 57 Minutes 36 Seconds and 8 Hours 53 Minutes 20 Seconds to read 800 pages, depending on your reading style and content type. The slowest speeds are typically seen with reading aloud, while fast reading can be considerably faster but with reduced comprehension.

Technical Reading

16 Hours 6 Minutes 11 Seconds

Reading technical or complex material

Speed: 42-57 pages/hour

Non-Fiction Silent Reading

14 Hours 20 Seconds

Average adult reading non-fiction silently

Speed: 42-72 pages/hour

Fiction Silent Reading

12 Hours 49 Minutes 14 Seconds

Average adult reading fiction silently

Speed: 48-77 pages/hour

Reading Aloud

19 Hours 57 Minutes 36 Seconds

Typical speed when reading out loud

Speed: 36-44 pages/hour

Fast Reading

8 Hours 53 Minutes 20 Seconds

Skimming text to pick up main ideas, with reduced comprehension

Speed: 72-108 pages/hour

Reading times by education level

Reading speeds vary significantly with education level. First graders typically read around 13 pages per hour, while college graduates can read up to 84 pages per hour. Your reading time will decrease substantially as you advance through education levels.

1st Grade

1 Day 16 Hours 39 Minutes 1 Second

Age: 6-7

Speed: 13-27 pages/hour

2nd Grade

1 Day 4 Hours 40 Seconds

Age: 7-8

Speed: 21-36 pages/hour

3rd Grade

1 Day 41 Minutes 29 Seconds

Age: 8-9

Speed: 26-39 pages/hour

4th Grade

21 Hours 55 Minutes 47 Seconds

Age: 9-10

Speed: 30-43 pages/hour

5th Grade

19 Hours 57 Minutes 36 Seconds

Age: 10-11

Speed: 33-47 pages/hour

6th-8th Grade

18 Hours 49 Minutes 57 Seconds

Age: 11-14

Speed: 36-49 pages/hour

High School

13 Hours 20 Minutes

Age: 14-18

Speed: 48-72 pages/hour

College

10 Hours 15 Minutes 23 Seconds

Age: 18-23

Speed: 72-84 pages/hour

Adult

11 Hours 41 Minutes 45 Seconds

Age: 23+

Speed: 53-84 pages/hour

Reading 800 pages requires different time commitments depending on various factors. For the average reader, who typically reads at a speed of 238 words per minute, it would take approximately 14 Hours 20 Seconds to complete these pages. This calculation assumes an average of 250 words per page, making the total word count approximately 200,000 words.

Your reading time 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 8 Hours 53 Minutes 20 Seconds for fast reading to 19 Hours 57 Minutes 36 Seconds for reading aloud. This variance accounts for different reading approaches, from casual reading to intensive study, with each style offering different levels of comprehension and retention.

Educational background 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 800 pages 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 of 800 pages, readers should consider their personal reading style and comfort level. The content can be approached at various paces: Technical Reading readers typically complete 50 pages per hour, Non-Fiction Silent Reading readers typically complete 57 pages per hour, Fiction Silent Reading readers typically complete 62 pages per hour, Reading Aloud readers typically complete 40 pages per hour, Fast Reading readers typically complete 90 pages per hour.This flexibility allows readers to engage with the material at a pace that best suits their needs and goals.

What Affects Reading Speed?

  • Content type (novels: ~250 words/page, academic: ~300 words/page)
  • Text density and layout
  • Reading method (silent vs. reading aloud)
  • Reader's age and education level
  • Familiarity with the subject matter

Reading Speed Tips

  • Practice regular reading exercises
  • Use a pointer or finger to guide your reading
  • Focus on paragraphs rather than individual words
  • Read in a well-lit environment
  • Take breaks every 50-100 pages

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.