Writing & content
Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long an article takes to read at typical adult reading speed.
Paste text or enter word count. Adjust WPM to see reading time in minutes and seconds.
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How to use it
- 1Paste text or enter word count.
- 2Adjust WPM (default 225).
- 3Read the time.
Real use cases
- Blog post 'X min read' labels.
- Newsletter length checks.
- Podcast script timing.
Frequently asked
What's typical reading speed?
Adults read 200-250 WPM silently. Technical content is slower (150-200 WPM). Audiobook narration is about 150 WPM.
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