What does this tool do?
A reading list becomes easier to plan when the page total is converted into hours. This calculator combines the number of books, their average length and your reading speed, then spreads the work across a daily reading allowance.
The Formula
Total hours = Books × Pages per book ÷ Pages per hour; Days = Total hours × 60 ÷ Daily minutesFrequently Asked Questions
Should I count appendices and notes?
Use the page count you actually expect to read. Front matter, indexes and appendices can be excluded if you plan to skip them.
How do I estimate pages per hour?
Time ten pages of a similar book and multiply the minutes by six, or divide the pages read in 30 minutes by 0.5. Use the same pace consistently.