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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate reading time from word count and reading speed.

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Average reading speeds vary by difficulty and concentration.

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How it works

Estimate reading time from word count and reading speed.

Method: Reading time = word count รท words per minute.

Worked example

900 words at 220 wpm takes about 4.1 minutes.

Common mistakes
  • Using a speed too high for difficult material.
  • Forgetting charts, code or tables slow reading.
  • Treating reading time as speaking time.
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