An audiobook speed calculator allows you to determine the playback speed for an audiobook based on your preferences and comprehension abilities.
Listening to audiobooks at different speeds can help you optimize your listening experience and make the most efficient use of your time.
Audiobook Speed Table
| Playback Speed | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 0.5x | 50% |
| 0.75x | 75% |
| 1x (standard) | 100% |
| 1.25x | 125% |
| 1.5x | 150% |
| 1.75x | 175% |
| 2x | 200% |
| 2.5x | 250% |
| 3x | 300% |
Audiobook Speed Calculation Formula
The formula to calculate the playback speed of an audiobook is:
Playback Speed = (Time Listened / Total Audiobook Length) x Standard Playback SpeedSuppose you have an audiobook that is 3 hours long, and you have listened to it for 1 hour. The standard playback speed is 1x.
To calculate the playback speed:
- Total Audiobook Length = 3 hours
- Time Listened = 1 hour
- Standard Playback Speed = 1x
Playback Speed = (1 hour / 3 hours) x 1x = 0.33xIn this case, you have been listening to the audiobook at a playback speed of 0.33x, which is slower than the standard 1x speed.
What is Audiobook Time to Page?
Audiobook time to page refers to the length of an audiobook and the corresponding number of pages in the printed version of the same book. This can be useful when trying to estimate how much of a printed book you have covered based on your progress in the audiobook.
The conversion between audiobook time and printed pages can vary depending on factors like the narrator’s speaking pace, the book’s formatting, and individual reading styles.
However, as a general rule of thumb, you can use the following estimates:
- 1 hour of audiobook time ≈ 30-50 pages of the printed book
- 1 minute of audiobook time ≈ 0.5-0.8 pages of the printed book
Assume you have listened to 2 hours of an audiobook, you can estimate that you have covered approximately 60-100 pages of the printed version of the same book (2 hours x 30-50 pages/hour).