Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long it will take to read a piece of text at any reading speed.
Assumptions used in this calculation
- Text-only estimate: Reading time is based purely on word count ÷ reading speed and doesn't add extra time for images, code blocks or complex layouts.
About this calculator
The reading time calculator estimates how long it takes to read a given word count at a chosen reading speed, from slow to speed-reader pace.
Worked example
1000 words at 200 wpm
Result: 5 minutes
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