The Hobbit Chapter Page Counts (HarperCollins Edition)
Compare The Hobbit chapter pages 6 to 27 across all 19 chapters. Uses HarperCollins 1995 start pages, from Unexpected Party to Last Stage story lengths.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch. 1 An Unexpected Party Long opener at 25. | 25 pages | Bilbo meets Gandalf and dwarves | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 1 pp. 3-27 |
| Ch. 2 Roast Mutton Troll turn at 16. | 16 pages | Trolls capture the party | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 2 pp. 28-43 |
| Ch. 3 A Short Rest Brief rest at 9. | 9 pages | Rivendell stay with Elrond | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 3 pp. 44-52 |
| Ch. 4 Over Hill and Under Hill Mountain pass at 13. | 13 pages | Goblins seize the group | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 4 pp. 53-65 |
| Ch. 5 Riddles in the Dark Riddle game at 20. | 20 pages | Bilbo meets Gollum | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 5 pp. 66-85 |
| Ch. 6 Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire Escape run at 20. | 20 pages | Wargs chase and eagles save | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 6 pp. 86-105 |
| Ch. 7 Queer Lodgings Second longest at 26. | 26 pages | Beorn hosts the party | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 7 pp. 106-131 |
| Ch. 8 Flies and Spiders Longest here at 27. | 27 pages | Mirkwood spiders attack | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 8 pp. 132-158 |
| Ch. 9 Barrels Out of Bond River escape at 17. | 17 pages | Barrel escape from elves | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 9 pp. 159-175 |
| Ch. 10 A Warm Welcome Town stop at 12. | 12 pages | Lake-town greets Thorin | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 10 pp. 176-187 |
| Ch. 11 On the Doorstep Door watch at 10. | 10 pages | Party waits at the Mountain | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 11 pp. 188-197 |
| Ch. 12 Inside Information Dragon talk at 19. | 19 pages | Bilbo meets Smaug | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 12 pp. 198-216 |
| Ch. 13 Not at Home Empty hall at 11. | 11 pages | Smaug leaves and Bilbo returns | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 13 pp. 217-227 |
| Ch. 14 Fire and Water Fall of Smaug at 9. | 9 pages | Smaug falls on Lake-town | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 14 pp. 228-236 |
| Ch. 15 The Gathering of the Clouds War build at 10. | 10 pages | Armies gather at the Mountain | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 15 pp. 237-246 |
| Ch. 16 A Thief in the Night Shortest here at 6. | 6 pages | Bilbo gives away Arkenstone | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 16 pp. 247-252 |
| Ch. 17 The Clouds Burst Battle open at 11. | 11 pages | Battle of Five Armies starts | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 17 pp. 253-263 |
| Ch. 18 The Return Journey Aftermath at 8. | 8 pages | Bilbo wakes and Thorin dies | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 18 pp. 264-271 |
| Ch. 19 The Last Stage Home close at 10. | 10 pages | Bilbo returns to Bag End | Tolkien The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995, Ch. 19 pp. 272-281 |
About this converter
The Hobbit runs 19 chapters in the HarperCollins 1995 reset text. The story text starts on page 3 and ends on page 281. Chapter lengths come from start pages in the contents list. Chapter 8 Flies and Spiders is longest at 27 pages from 132 to 158. Chapter 7 Queer Lodgings follows at 26 pages. Chapter 1 An Unexpected Party holds 25 pages. Short chapters include Chapter 16 A Thief in the Night at 6 pages and Chapter 18 The Return Journey at 8 pages. All counts use the same print so ranks stay fixed.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Chapter 8 against Chapter 16 to see 27 against 6. All rows use Pages, so the unit stays fixed. Click any table row to load it as Entry A with amount 1.
Page counts equal next start page minus current start page. Chapter 19 ends at page 281 before the illustrations and Wilderland map on pages 282 to 283. The 1995 HarperCollins reset matches the 1999 paperback contents with 310 total pages. Illustrations fall inside some chapter ranges but the print page math stays the same. Different publishers reset line breaks, so other editions shift by a page or two.
FAQ
How many chapters are in The Hobbit?
19 chapters, from An Unexpected Party to The Last Stage.
Which chapter is longest in the HarperCollins 1995 text?
Chapter 8 Flies and Spiders at 27 pages, pp. 132-158.
Which chapter is shortest?
Chapter 16 A Thief in the Night at 6 pages, pp. 247-252.
What edition sets these page counts?
HarperCollins 1995 reset, reprinted in the 1999 paperback with 310 pages total.
Sources
- Tolkien, J. R. R. The Hobbit, HarperCollins 1995 reset edition, contents with chapter start pages 3, 28, 44, 53, 66, 86, 106, 132, 159, 176, 188, 198, 217, 228, 237, 247, 253, 264, 272
- HarperCollins UK The Hobbit product page, J. R. R. Tolkien, paperback 310 pages
- Tolkien Library Hobbit editions list, 1995 HarperCollins reset first printing
Last verified: 2026-10-07 · 19 entries
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