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Reading Time Calculator

Quick answer: Enter word count (or word-count estimate) and reading speed to get reading time.

Estimate reading time from word count and reading speed. Average adult reads 238 words per minute (silent). Use this to plan reading sessions, set blog post length, or estimate audiobook length.

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Last reviewed: April 2026Report an error

Reading Time

21 mins 1s

Reading time: 21 mins 1s at 238 wpm.

Reading Time

21 mins 1s

Minutes

21.0

Seconds

1

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How to Use This Reading Time Calculator

  1. 1Enter the word count of the text.
  2. 2Optionally adjust reading speed (default: 238 WPM for average adult).
  3. 3Read the estimated time to finish.

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