Reading Time Calculator
Paste your article or copy below to estimate the total reading time. Adjust the speed to match your audience's typical reading pace.
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info How it works
Our calculator uses standardized words-per-minute (WPM) benchmarks. The average adult reads at approximately 200–250 WPM. For technical or educational content, we recommend using the 'Slow' setting (150 WPM).
tips_and_updates Optimization Tip
Engagement drops significantly for articles longer than 7 minutes. If your reading time exceeds this, consider breaking the content into a series or adding a table of contents.