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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

  1. Paste your text.
  2. 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.

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