Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long an article, email, script, or document takes to read.
Results
Reading Time0.1 min
Approx. Seconds8 sec
Word Count29
How to Use This Calculator
The reading time calculator estimates how long a reader needs to finish a piece of text. It is useful for blog posts, newsletters, internal documentation, speeches, lessons, and scripts.
Formula
Reading time in minutes = word count / words per minute.
Example
A 900-word article at 225 words per minute takes about 4 minutes to read. Slower technical material may need a lower words-per-minute setting.
Common Tips
- Use 200-250 WPM for general web reading.
- Use a lower speed for dense legal, technical, or academic writing.
- Reading time helps set expectations but does not measure comprehension.
Frequently Asked Questions
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