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.