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Estimate how long an article takes to read from word count and reading speed.
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The average adult reads at 200–250 words per minute for general content. 238 wpm is a commonly cited average for silent reading of prose in English.
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Reading Time Calculator estimates how long a piece of text takes to read by dividing its word count by a chosen reading speed (words per minute), the same method blogs use to show "5 min read" labels.
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Article, blog post, or any content.
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238 wpm is a common average for English prose.
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Last reviewed on July 24, 2026 by the AiTechWorlds Tools Team. All processing runs locally in your browser.
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