How Long Does It Take to Read 20 Pages?
Reading time estimates for 20 pages (approximately 5,500 words). Turning these numbers into a classroom presentation? Use PresentForge to build slides that highlight the pacing for each chapter.
Average Reading Time
23 minutes
Based on 238 words per minute (average adult reading speed)
Reading Time by Speed
Slow Reader
150 words per minute
37 minutes
Average Reader
238 words per minute
23 minutes
Fast Reader
350 words per minute
16 minutes
Very Fast Reader
450 words per minute
12 minutes
About This Estimate
This reading time estimate is based on an average of 275 words per page, which is typical for most books and documents. The actual reading time can vary depending on:
- Text complexity: Technical or academic texts may slow reading speed by 20-40%
- Your reading speed: Individual reading speeds can range from 150 to 600+ words per minute
- Page formatting: Actual words per page can vary from 200 to 400 depending on font size and margins
- Purpose of reading: Scanning for information is faster than careful study
Want to know your actual reading speed? Take our free reading speed test to get a personalized estimate.
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📝 Open Reading Time CalculatorPopular Books Around 20 Pages
Looking for books you can finish in 23 minutes? Here are some popular titles with similar page counts:
- 📖The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (127 pages) - Nobel Prize winning novella
Note: Page counts may vary depending on edition and formatting.