What reading speed is assumed?

Reading time is estimated at roughly 225 words per minute, within the commonly cited 200-238 wpm range for adults.

Reading Time Calculator

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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate how long it takes to read or speak a piece of text.

About this tool

Paste an article, script or speech to estimate its reading time based on an average adult reading speed, plus an estimated speaking time for presentations or voiceovers.

Examples

A 1,200-word blog post takes about 5-6 minutes to read.

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