How Long to Read The Sand-Reckoner

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sand-Reckoner?

It takes the average reader and 26 minutes to read The Sand-Reckoner by Archimedes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

THE CLASSIC WORK OF ARCHIMEDES The Sand-Reckoner Dimensio Circuli of Archimedes Translated by Thomas L. Heath (Original publication: Cambridge University Press, 1897). The Sand Reckoner is a work by Archimedes in which he set out to determine an upper bound for the number of grains of sand that fit into the universe. In order to do this, he had to estimate the size of the universe according to the contemporary model, and invent a way to talk about extremely large numbers. The work, also known in Latin as Archimedis Syracusani Arenarius and Dimensio Circuli, which is about 8 pages long in...

How long is The Sand-Reckoner?

The Sand-Reckoner by Archimedes is 26 pages long, and a total of 6,656 words.

This makes it 9% the length of the average book. It also has 8% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sand-Reckoner Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 36 minutes to read The Sand-Reckoner aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sand-Reckoner?

The Sand-Reckoner is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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