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📖 Reading Time Estimator
Estimate read time from word count
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About the Reading Time Estimator
Estimate how long it takes to read any text based on a standard adult reading speed of around 200 to 250 words per minute.
Useful for blog post previews, newsletter intros and giving readers a heads-up before they click.
How it works
- Paste your text.
- Read the estimated reading time and word count.
What you'll learn
- Why reading speed estimates use words per minute.
- How dense or technical content slows readers down.
FAQs
- What reading speed is used?
- Around 225 words per minute, which is a typical adult average for screen reading.