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Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading time for any text based on word count. Calculate how long it takes to read articles, books, or documents.
Reading Time
Words
Characters
Sentences
Speaking time: (at 130 WPM)
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ℹ️ About Reading Time
Calculate reading time for any text. Estimate how long it takes to read articles, documents, or content based on average reading speeds.
💡 Use Cases
Estimating article reading time for blogs
Planning presentation durations
Checking if content fits time constraints
Adding reading time to blog posts
Evaluating document length for readers
📋 How to Use
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Paste your text content
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View the estimated reading time
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Adjust reading speed if needed
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See word count and other statistics
💎 Pro Tips
- Average reading speed is 200-250 words per minute
- Technical content may take 20% longer to read
- Include reading time on blog posts for better UX
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Total words divided by reading speed (default 200-250 WPM for average readers).
Yes, speaking is slower at about 125-150 WPM. Adjust for presentations.
This measures text only. Add extra time for visual content in presentations.