Audiobook Time to Page Calculator
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How Does the Audiobook Time to Page Calculator Work?
On average, a professional audiobook narrator covers approximately 27 pages per hour of finished audio.
This estimate reflects standard industry benchmarks based on typical narration speed and word count.
Here is the breakdown of the estimate
🎙️ Narration Speed: Professional narrators read around 9,300 words per hour
⏱️ Words Per Minute: This translates to about 150–155 words per minute
📄 Words Per Page: A standard paperback page contains roughly 350 words
These numbers give us an average of 27 pages/ finished hour using the following formula.
These figures align with industry observation, suggesting that a 300-page book (approximately 80,000 – 100,000 words) is 10-12 hours long in audio format.
Factors Influencing Page Coverage
The above numbers are just an estimate. The actual numbers of pages per hour can vary depending on the following factors.
🗣️ Narration Speed: Individual narrators may speak faster or slower
🧠 Text Complexity: Difficult vocabulary or long sentences may require a slower pace
🎭 Book Genre & Style: Dialogue-heavy or technical books may affect pacing
📐 Formatting & Layout: Font size, images, and spacing can alter word density per page
🎧 Production Choices: Character voices, dramatic pauses, and sound effects all influence timing
While 27 pages/ finished hour serves as a general guideline, actual figures may vary based on the above factors.
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