Audiobook Time Calculator

Estimate audiobook listening time from word count or page count at average narration speed.

Audiobook Time Calculator

Estimate audiobook listening time from word count or page count at average narration speed.

Input type

Word count

Page count

Narration speed (wpm)

Enter values above and click Calculate — results will appear here with the formula explained.

Audio hours = words / (wpm × 60); For pages: words = pages × 300

How does this work?

Average audiobook narration is 150-160 words per minute. Divide word count by wpm×60 to get hours. For pages, estimate 300 words per page (250-350 range).

Fiction with dialogue is slower (150 wpm), non-fiction faster (160 wpm). Add 5% for dramatic narration.

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Quick Answer

Audiobook Time Calculator: Estimate audiobook listening time from word count or page count at average narration speed. Formula: Audio hours = words / (wpm × 60). Example: 85,000 words at 155 wpm = 9.

How to Use This Calculator

1Choose word count or page count, enter value and narration speed.
2See estimated audiobook duration in hours and HH:MM.
3Compare 150 vs 160 wpm to see range.

Formula Used

Audio hours = words / (wpm × 60); For pages: words = pages × 300

Average audiobook narration is 150-160 words per minute. Divide word count by wpm×60 to get hours. For pages, estimate 300 words per page (250-350 range).

Fiction with dialogue is slower (150 wpm), non-fiction faster (160 wpm). Add 5% for dramatic narration.

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Worked Example

85,000 words at 155 wpm = 9.14 hours (9:08). At 300 pages ×300 = 90,000 words = 9.68 hours (9:41).

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Frequently Asked Questions

QHow many words per page?

Average 300, but varies 250-350. Check manuscript stats for exact.

QWhy 150-160 wpm?

It's the sweet spot for comprehension. Conversational is 130, podcast 180, audiobook in between.

QInclude introduction?

Word count should include all narrated text. Add 5% if unsure.

Formula Used

Audio hours = words / (wpm × 60); For pages: words = pages × 300

Average audiobook narration is 150-160 words per minute. Divide word count by wpm×60 to get hours. For pages, estimate 300 words per page (250-350 range).

Fiction with dialogue is slower (150 wpm), non-fiction faster (160 wpm). Add 5% for dramatic narration.