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Free Audiobook Length and Cost Estimator
Enter your manuscript word count to estimate finished audiobook hours, production time and narration budget. Free and instant.
How to use the audiobook length and cost estimator
- Enter the word count of your manuscript.
- Keep the default narration pace or change it to match your narrator.
- Add your narrator's rate per finished hour to see a budget.
- Use the result to plan your timeline and compare quotes.
About this tool
Audiobooks are priced and scheduled by finished hour, which is the length of the final audio. A common planning pace is around 150 to 160 words per minute, so a 60,000 word book lands near six and a half hours.
The production time field lets you plan for recording, editing and quality checks. Every project differs, so use your producer's own figure when you have it.
Frequently asked questions
How many words are in one finished audiobook hour?
At 155 words per minute it is about 9,300 words per finished hour. The exact figure depends on the narrator.
Does this give a quote?
No. It multiplies your word count based hours by the rate you enter. Narrators and studios set their own prices, so ask for a quote.
How do I convert pages to words?
A common estimate is 250 words per page. The tool shows the page equivalent of your word count.
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