Typing 100 single-spaced pages (about 50,000 words) takes about 16 hours 1 minute at the average speed of 52 WPM. 100 double-spaced pages (about 25,000 words) takes about 8 hours.
A typical single-spaced page holds about 500 words and a double-spaced page about 250 words, in a 12-point font with 1-inch margins. Your own pages may hold more or less.
Single-spaced: 100 pages, about 50,000 words
| Typing speed | Time to type |
|---|---|
| 20 WPM | 41 hours 40 minutes |
| 30 WPM | 27 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 WPM | 20 hours 50 minutes |
| 52 WPM (average) | 16 hours 1 minute |
| 60 WPM | 13 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 WPM | 11 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 WPM | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| 100 WPM | 8 hours 20 minutes |
| 120 WPM | 6 hours 56 minutes |
Double-spaced: 100 pages, about 25,000 words
| Typing speed | Time to type |
|---|---|
| 20 WPM | 20 hours 50 minutes |
| 30 WPM | 13 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 WPM | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| 52 WPM (average) | 8 hours |
| 60 WPM | 6 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 WPM | 5 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 WPM | 5 hours 12 minutes |
| 100 WPM | 4 hours 10 minutes |
| 120 WPM | 3 hours 28 minutes |
These are pure typing times. Composing original text takes longer because of thinking and editing time.
Other page counts
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to type 100 pages?
Typing 100 single-spaced pages (about 50,000 words) takes about 16 hours 1 minute at the average speed of 52 WPM. 100 double-spaced pages (about 25,000 words) takes about 8 hours.