Reading Time Calculator

Writing Tool

Estimate how long it takes to read articles, blog posts, and documents. Perfect for writers, editors, and content creators.

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Reading Time Estimates

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Slow Reader

200 WPM
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Average Reader

250 WPM
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Fast Reader

300 WPM
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Speed Reading

450 WPM (Advanced)
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Reading Insights

Reading Time Distribution

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Medium (3-7 min) 0%
Long (7-15 min) 0%
Very Long (> 15 min) 0%

Reading Complexity

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Reading Speed Settings

100 250 400 500
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Quick Reference

Blog Post (500 words) 2 min
News Article (800 words) 3 min
Long Article (1500 words) 6 min
Short Story (3000 words) 12 min
Book Chapter (5000 words) 20 min

Reading Time Tips

  • Ideal blog post: 3-7 minutes
  • News articles: 2-5 minutes
  • Academic papers: 10-30 minutes
  • Display reading time to set expectations

Platform-Specific Reading Times

Twitter Thread

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Based on 280 char limit

Instagram Caption

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2200 character max

Facebook Post

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Optimal: 40-80 chars

LinkedIn Article

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Professional audience