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0:00:00How to use Audiobook Speed Calculator
The calculator shows the total Listening Time of an audiobook based on a given playback speed. It also calculates the Time Saved as you adjust the narration speed.
To use this calculator
- Provide the Audiobook Duration in hours, minutes, and seconds
- Set the Playback Speed [narration speed] using the slider
The result boxes will show the Listening Time and Time Saved as you provide the information above.
Backend Functionality
The results are obtained using the following formulas
Audiobook Duration (in seconds) = [ (Hours x 3600) + (Minutes x 60) + Seconds]
Listening Time (based on Playback Speed) = Audiobook Duration/ Playback Speed
Tim Saved (in seconds) = Audiobook Duration – Listening Time
Example
Let’s find how much time will it take to listen to Atomic Habits (5 Hours and 35 Minutes audiobook) at different Playback Speeds and how much time can I save at different narration speed levels?
Providing the audiobook length and different playback speed values in the calculator, here are the results:
| Playback Speed | Listening Time | Time Saved |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 X | 22: 20: 00 | 00:00:00 |
| 0.50 X | 11: 10: 00 | 00:00:00 |
| 1 X | 5: 35: 00 | 00:00:00 |
| 1.25 X | 4: 28: 00 | 1: 07: 00 |
| 1.5 X | 3: 43: 20 | 1: 51: 40 |
| 2 X | 2: 47: 30 | 2: 47: 30 |
| 3 X | 1: 51: 40 | 3: 43: 20 |
| 4 X | 1: 23: 45 | 4: 11: 15 |
| 5 X | 1: 07: 00 | 4: 28: 00 |
3 Reasons to use Audiobook Speed Calculator
This calculator is a perfect tool to find how speeding up or down the narration can impact the listening time of an audiobook. It also shows how much time you can save by speeding up the narration.
1: Create & Achieve your Listening Goals
One of the benefits of audiobooks format is that you can speed up or speed down the narration. Using this tool, you can not only find out the optimal playback speed to achieve your desired listening time but also find the time you will save at different speed levels.
The ability to calculate the listening time at your desired narration speed plays a vital role in creating and achieving your listening goals.
2: Improve your Listening Experience
If you think the narration speed is too slow or too fast, you can speed up/ down the narration to your liking. This not only improves your listening experience but can help you finish more audiobooks in less time.
This calculator shows you the total listening time to finish an audiobook at your desired playback speed to help you adjust your listening sessions.
3: Effectively Manage your Free Time
Suppose you have 45 minutes per day and want to finish a few audiobooks in a month. The playback speed is a key factor to determine how many audiobooks you can finish in a month.
With the help of speed calculator, you can make a well informed decision to effectively manage your free time and achieve your listening goals.
You can also checkout the Audiobook Percentage Calculator to calculate audiobook’s progress percentage with one click.