Typing 75 single-spaced pages (about 37,500 words) takes about 12 hours 1 minute at the average speed of 52 WPM. 75 double-spaced pages (about 18,750 words) takes about 6 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: 75 pages, about 37,500 words
| Typing speed | Time to type |
|---|---|
| 20 WPM | 31 hours 15 minutes |
| 30 WPM | 20 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 WPM | 15 hours 37 minutes |
| 52 WPM (average) | 12 hours 1 minute |
| 60 WPM | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 WPM | 8 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 WPM | 7 hours 48 minutes |
| 100 WPM | 6 hours 15 minutes |
| 120 WPM | 5 hours 12 minutes |
Double-spaced: 75 pages, about 18,750 words
| Typing speed | Time to type |
|---|---|
| 20 WPM | 15 hours 37 minutes |
| 30 WPM | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 WPM | 7 hours 48 minutes |
| 52 WPM (average) | 6 hours |
| 60 WPM | 5 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 WPM | 4 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 WPM | 3 hours 54 minutes |
| 100 WPM | 3 hours 7 minutes |
| 120 WPM | 2 hours 36 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 75 pages?
Typing 75 single-spaced pages (about 37,500 words) takes about 12 hours 1 minute at the average speed of 52 WPM. 75 double-spaced pages (about 18,750 words) takes about 6 hours.