J. R. R. Tolkien

How many words is the Lord of the Rings series?

The 3 books of The Lord of the Rings have 455,125 words in all.

455,125words

Books
3
Pages
1,456in the editions listed on each book's page
Reading time
30 h 21 minat 250 words a minute
Listening time
48 h 56 minaudiobook pace, 155 words a minute
Longest
The Fellowship of the Ring177,227 words
Shortest
The Return of the King134,462 words

The books, in order

  1. 1The Fellowship of the Ring177,227
  2. 2The Two Towers143,436
  3. 3The Return of the King134,462

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Questions

How many words is the Lord of the Rings series?

The Lord of the Rings has 3 books and 455,125 words in all.

What is the longest book in The Lord of the Rings?

The Fellowship of the Ring, with 177,227 words.

How long does it take to read the Lord of the Rings series?

About 30 h 21 min of reading at 250 words a minute.

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