Reading Time Estimator
Enter a book's word count to see estimated reading time. The archive's median is 67,271 words, about 293 minutes.
Reading Tracker
Choose a book, record where you are, and set a daily goal. Your progress is stored in localStorage in this browser; it is not uploaded to a user account.
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If the EPUB has no fixed print pagination, the tool starts with an estimated page count and lets you replace it with the page total shown by your own reader.
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How the progress estimate works
The reading tools use word counts to estimate how long a book might take to read. These estimates assume a typical reading pace of about 230 words per minute, but your actual pace may differ.
Use the tools to plan a reading schedule. Whether you have a single evening or a month, these estimates help you choose a title that fits your available time.
Pace Categories
Books are grouped into quick (under 2 hours), steady (2-4 hours), immersive (4-8 hours), and marathon (over 8 hours).
Session Planning
Break a long novel like 'Billy Budd' (535 minutes) into daily sessions. The tool helps you see how many days a chapter might take.
Planning Your Reading with the Tracker
The Reading Tracker is a simple tool for keeping your place and estimating how long a book will take. It records progress in pages, with a current page, total pages, and a daily page goal. If a fixed catalog page count is unavailable, the initial page estimate is calculated as the word count divided by 250 words per page. You can replace that estimate with the total from your own reading app or edition.
The tracker also estimates the remaining time based on your progress and daily goal. It does not track sections or minutes read—only pages. This keeps the planning straightforward and focused on a sustainable pace.
Setting your page goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, which is a reasonable starting point for many readers. You can adjust it up or down depending on your schedule. For example, if you are reading 'The island pirate, a tale of the Mississippi — A Reader’s Guide' (id 290), which has 41,434 words, the estimated total pages would be about 166 (41,434 ÷ 250). At 20 pages a day, you would finish in about 9 days. If you have more time, you might set a higher goal and finish sooner.
A useful approach is to choose a goal you can stick to. A modest goal of 10 pages a day would extend the reading period to about 17 days, but it might be more realistic for a busy week. The tracker's estimate of finish days is simply the remaining pages divided by your daily goal, rounded up. This gives you a clear target to work toward.
Adjusting the total pages
The archive's page estimate is based on a standard of 250 words per page, but your edition might have a different layout. If you are using a specific ebook or print edition, you can replace the total page count with the number shown in that edition. This makes the tracker more accurate for your actual reading material.
For instance, if you are reading a paperback of 'The island pirate' that has 200 pages, you would enter 200 as the total. The tracker will then use that number for remaining time and finish days. This flexibility ensures the tool works for any edition you have.
Tracking progress
As you read, update the current page number. The tracker will show your remaining pages and estimate the time left based on your progress. For example, if you are on page 80 of 166, you have 86 pages to go. At 20 pages a day, that is about 5 more days. The estimated remaining time is proportional: estimated minutes × remaining pages / total pages. So for 'The island pirate', which has an estimated 181 minutes total, you would have about 94 minutes left.
The tracker stores your progress in your browser's localStorage, so you do not need an account. Your data stays on your device, and you can pick up where you left off next time you visit.
Using the tracker with other tools
The Reading Tracker is most useful after you have chosen a book using the Finder or Compare tools. Once you know a book's word count and estimated reading time, you can set a realistic daily goal. For longer books, like 'Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale' (id 226) with 205,760 words and an estimated 895 minutes, the tracker can help you break down the commitment into manageable daily chunks. At 20 pages a day, that book would take about 42 days, which might be more than you want. Adjusting the goal to 30 pages a day would shorten it to 28 days.
The tracker is a planning aid, not a judge. It is there to help you enjoy your reading without losing track of where you are. For readers who are reading a short story or a epic novel, the page-based approach keeps things simple.