Typing 8,000 words takes about 3 hours 20 minutes at 40 WPM, 2 hours 33 minutes at the average speed of 52 WPM, and 1 hour 40 minutes at 80 WPM. That is pure typing time, without pauses to think.
8,000 words is about 16 single-spaced or 32 double-spaced pages (12-point font, 1-inch margins; real page counts vary with font and spacing).
Time to type 8,000 words at every speed
| Typing speed | Time to type |
|---|---|
| 20 WPM | 6 hours 40 minutes |
| 30 WPM | 4 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 WPM | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| 52 WPM (average) | 2 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 WPM | 2 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 WPM | 1 hour 54 minutes |
| 80 WPM | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 100 WPM | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| 120 WPM | 1 hour 6 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 8,000 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 8,000 words from 3 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 13 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 8,000 words?
Typing 8,000 words takes about 3 hours 20 minutes at 40 WPM, 2 hours 33 minutes at the average speed of 52 WPM, and 1 hour 40 minutes at 80 WPM. That is pure typing time, without pauses to think.
How many pages is 8,000 words?
8,000 words is about 16 single-spaced or 32 double-spaced pages.