A YEARLY GOAL, IN PAGES A DAY
Reading goal calculator
This reading goal calculator turns a yearly book count into pages and minutes a day. For example, 24 books of 300 pages is about 20 pages, or 22 minutes of reading a day.
POPULAR GOALS
Per day: 12, 24, 52 or 100 books?
With 300-page books at an average pace over a full year. Every goal fits into an ordinary day, just into a different part of it.
| Yearly goal | Pages a day | Minutes a day |
|---|---|---|
| 12 books | 10 | 11 min |
| 24 books | 20 | 22 min |
| 52 books | 43 | 46 min |
| 100 books | 83 | 88 min |
Average pace: 238 words a minute, 250 words a page (Brysbaert, 2019).
How to pick a goal you’ll keep
Start with minutes, not a number
Check how much time you really have: the commute, a lunch break, fifteen minutes before bed. Then see how many books that makes.
Leave some slack
Aim a little below your maximum. Everyone has a bad week, and it shouldn’t sink the whole year.
Count big books honestly
An 800-page book is almost three ordinary ones in this calculator. Change the average page count if you love doorstoppers.
Track progress, not a backlog
Looking at what you’ve read works better than staring at what’s left to hit the plan.
What if you fall behind?
Nothing dramatic. Instead of a catch-up marathon, recalculate the goal for the rest of the year. Choose “The rest of this year” and see the new pages a day.
If the number is too high, lower the goal. A goal should help you read, not turn reading into a second job.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Talemi
How many books to read in a year How many pages a day to read The 52 books a year challenge
How many pages a day to read 52 books a year?
With 300-page books, about 43 pages a day, or roughly 45 minutes of reading at an average pace.
How many books can I read at 20 minutes a day?
At an average pace, 20 minutes is about 19 pages. Over a year that’s about 23 books of 300 pages.
Should I count pages or minutes?
Pages show a book’s progress better, minutes fit a daily plan better. The calculator shows both.
Does the calculator store my data?
No. Everything is worked out in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.
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