Typing 12 single-spaced pages (about 6,000 words) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes at the average speed of 52 WPM. 12 double-spaced pages (about 3,000 words) takes about 57 minutes.
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: 12 pages, about 6,000 words
| Typing speed | Time to type |
|---|---|
| 20 WPM | 5 hours |
| 30 WPM | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 WPM | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 52 WPM (average) | 1 hour 55 minutes |
| 60 WPM | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 70 WPM | 1 hour 25 minutes |
| 80 WPM | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| 100 WPM | 1 hour |
| 120 WPM | 50 minutes |
Double-spaced: 12 pages, about 3,000 words
| Typing speed | Time to type |
|---|---|
| 20 WPM | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 30 WPM | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 40 WPM | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| 52 WPM (average) | 57 minutes |
| 60 WPM | 50 minutes |
| 70 WPM | 42 minutes |
| 80 WPM | 37 minutes |
| 100 WPM | 30 minutes |
| 120 WPM | 25 minutes |
These are pure typing times. Composing original text takes longer because of thinking and editing time.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to type 12 pages?
Typing 12 single-spaced pages (about 6,000 words) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes at the average speed of 52 WPM. 12 double-spaced pages (about 3,000 words) takes about 57 minutes.