Reading Speed
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238 words per minute
The Reading Time Calculator estimates how long it'll take an average reader to get through your text, based on word count, handy for blog posts, articles, or scripts where you want to set reader expectations upfront.
The guide behind this tool
Reading Time Estimates: Where 238 WPM Comes From and When It Lies
The number behind every "5 min read" label, why technical content reads at half that rate, and how to time a script for narration.
Paste your article or draft into the box, or drop the document file straight in.
Read the "Read Time" stat; it updates as you edit.
Trim or expand your content to hit a target reading time.
Drop the file on the text box and its text loads here. .docx drafts and plain formats such as .txt, .md and .csv are supported, which is the quickest way to check whether a finished post lands near the length you promised.
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