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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate the reading time of your articles and blog posts. Optimize your content length for better user engagement.

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Enhance user experience on blogs and news sites by letting readers know the time commitment before they start an article, which can increase engagement.

The Calculation

Estimated by dividing the total word count by the average adult reading speed, which is typically between 200 and 250 words per minute .

Fun Fact: Speed readers can often reach over 700 words per minute with high comprehension, making a 5-minute article take less than 2 minutes for them!

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