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Reading Time Estimator

Minutes to read a piece of text at typical speeds.

Reading time
4 sec
at 230 WPM
Words
17
Characters
89
Reading speeds
150 WPM: 7 sec
230 WPM: 4 sec
350 WPM: 3 sec

Average adult reading speed for fiction is around 230 WPM. Technical material is slower, around 150. Skimming can hit 600+ WPM but comprehension drops. This estimate doesn't include time spent looking up unfamiliar terms.

About

Paste text. The tool counts words, characters, and shows estimated reading time at slow (150 WPM), average (230), fast (350), and speed-reader (600) paces. Override with a custom WPM.

How to use

  1. Paste text.
  2. Pick a speed.

FAQ

What's the average reading speed?+

230 WPM for fiction or general adult reading. 150 WPM for technical material. 100 WPM aloud. Speed reading claims of 1000+ WPM exist but comprehension drops sharply.