Typing 10,000 words takes about 4 hours 10 minutes at 40 WPM, 3 hours 12 minutes at the average speed of 52 WPM, and 2 hours 5 minutes at 80 WPM. That is pure typing time, without pauses to think.
10,000 words is about 20 single-spaced or 40 double-spaced pages (12-point font, 1-inch margins; real page counts vary with font and spacing).
Time to type 10,000 words at every speed
| Typing speed | Time to type |
|---|---|
| 20 WPM | 8 hours 20 minutes |
| 30 WPM | 5 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 WPM | 4 hours 10 minutes |
| 52 WPM (average) | 3 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 WPM | 2 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 WPM | 2 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 WPM | 2 hours 5 minutes |
| 100 WPM | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 120 WPM | 1 hour 23 minutes |
Planning a real writing task
Typing speed is only part of the job. When you compose your own text you stop to think, reread and correct, so writing 10,000 original words usually takes several times longer than typing them from a copy. Use the numbers above as the minimum time for a clean final draft.
Type faster to save time
Going from 40 to 60 WPM cuts the time for 10,000 words from 4 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. Start with a 1-minute typing test to find your speed, then train your weak keys with smart practice.
Other lengths
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to type 10,000 words?
Typing 10,000 words takes about 4 hours 10 minutes at 40 WPM, 3 hours 12 minutes at the average speed of 52 WPM, and 2 hours 5 minutes at 80 WPM. That is pure typing time, without pauses to think.
How many pages is 10,000 words?
10,000 words is about 20 single-spaced or 40 double-spaced pages.