How Long Does It Take to Read 12 Pages?

The average reader will read 12 pages in 20 minutes when reading at a speed of 300 words per minute (wpm).

Typical documents that are 12 pages include college dissertations, theses, and in-depth blog posts and journal articles. A typical single-spaced page is 500 words long.

You may read faster or slower than this depending on your average reading speed. Adults typically read at about 300 words per minute when reading fiction for enjoyment but that will depend on the type of book or material. For example, technical material such as operating manuals, manual repair guides, or complicated scientific research typically require more focus and attention to detail which can slow reading speeds down to 125 words per minute. College students typically need to be able to read at 400-450 words per minute in order to quickly consume textbook content.

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What If I'm a Slower Reader?

If you're a slow reader, you may read at closer to 125 to 200 words per minute. This means reading 12 pages will take you between 30 and 48 minutes.