Free Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long it takes to read a document or book based on word count and reading speed.
WPM
Reading Time
20.0 min
Reading Time (hours)0.33 hrs
Reading Time vs Total Word Count
How to Estimate Reading Time
Divide the total word count by your reading speed in words per minute.
Formula
Reading Time (minutes) = Word Count / Reading Speed (WPM)
The average adult reads about 200-250 words per minute for general text.
Example Calculation
A 5,000-word article at 250 WPM reading speed.
- 01Reading time = 5,000 / 250 = 20.0 minutes
- 02In hours = 20 / 60 = 0.33 hours
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