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Know Exactly When You'll Finish Your Next Book

Enter your reading speed and schedule. BookMeter calculates your finish date, daily page targets, and annual book count — precise, no guesswork.

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Finish in

18 days

Pages/day

Annual books

Total hours

9.2 h

Based on: 400-page book · 22 pages/session · 5 sessions/week · 250 wpm

Reading Pace Calculator

Plan Your Reading Schedule

Enter your book details and reading habits. The calculator instantly shows your finish date and daily targets.

How It Works

Three Steps to a Smarter Reading Plan

No account needed. Your data never leaves your browser.

Enter Your Book Details

Provide the total page count and your average reading speed. Default values are pre-filled for a typical adult reader.

Set Your Schedule

Choose how many sessions per week and how long each session runs. The calculator adapts to any routine.

Review Your Projections

Instantly see your finish date, daily page target, total reading hours, and projected annual book count.

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Testimonials

What Readers Say

BookMeter is used by readers who treat their time seriously.

★★★★★

"I used to abandon books mid-way with no sense of progress. Knowing I'll finish in exactly 11 days changes my entire attitude toward sitting down to read."

Priya MehtaGraduate student, Edinburgh

★★★★★

"The annual projection is what sold me. I put in my actual schedule and discovered I can realistically finish 31 books this year — not 20 as I assumed."

Thomas EngelSoftware engineer, Berlin

★★★★☆

"Clean, fast, no ads. I run this before starting any book now. The copy-results button is a small detail that matters more than I expected."

Abigail FraserSecondary school teacher, Bristol

FAQ

Common Questions

Straightforward answers about how BookMeter works.

How is reading speed calculated?

The calculator multiplies your words-per-minute rate by the average words per page in your book. Adjust the "Words Per Page" field for dense academic texts or illustrated books.

Does my data get saved anywhere?

No. All calculations run entirely in your browser. BookMeter does not transmit or store any input you provide.

What is a typical reading speed for an adult?

Research suggests 238–260 wpm for non-fiction and 280–320 wpm for fiction. The default of 250 wpm represents a measured, comprehension-focused pace.

Can I plan reading for multiple books?

Run the calculator once per book. For sequential reading, add the days-to-finish values together to build a full reading calendar.

How do I find the page count of a book?

The page count is printed on the copyright page and listed on most bookseller and library catalogue pages. Use the physical page count, not chapter estimates.

Is BookMeter suitable for audiobooks?

The pace calculator is designed for print and e-book reading. For audiobooks, use the session-length field to enter listening minutes and set pages per session to the equivalent chapter length.