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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate how long it will take to read a piece of text at any reading speed.

How this is calculated
Reading time = Word count ÷ Reading speed (words per minute)

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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