Reading Time Calculator

Estimate how long it will take to read your content

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Perfect for modeling your personal reading pace or audiences outside the preset options.

Reading Speed Guide

100 WPM
Slow Reading
Complex technical content, legal documents, academic papers with heavy terminology
150 WPM
Speaking Pace
Natural speaking speed for presentations, podcasts, or video scripts
200 WPM
Average Reading
Standard reading speed for blog posts, articles, and general web content
250 WPM
Fast Reading
Experienced readers with familiar topics, novels, light non-fiction
300+ WPM
Speed Reading
Trained speed readers, skimming for main ideas

Reading Time Best Practices

For Blog Posts

Use 200 WPM as the standard. Display reading time at the top of articles to help readers decide if they have time to read.

For Video Scripts

Use 150 WPM for natural pacing. Add 10-20% extra time for pauses and transitions.

For Technical Documentation

Use 100-150 WPM. Readers need time to understand complex concepts and examples.

Add "X min read" Labels

Round up to the nearest minute. Use "< 1 min read" for very short content under 200 words.

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