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The Reading Time Estimator counts the words in your text and divides them by your reading speed to estimate how long the page will take to read. No account, no upload — everything runs in your browser.
| Reader | WPM | 1,000 words takes |
|---|---|---|
| 慢速 / 细读 | 150 WPM | ~6 min 40 sec |
| Average adult | 200 WPM | ~5 min |
| Comfortable | 250 WPM | ~4 min |
| Fast reader | 300 WPM | ~3 min 20 sec |
Reading time is estimated by dividing the total word count by an average reading speed of 200 words per minute (WPM). For example, a 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes to read. You can adjust the speed to match your own pace.
The average adult reads silently at about 200–250 words per minute. We use 200 WPM as the default, which is a common, conservative estimate used across the web.
At the default 200 WPM, 1,000 words takes about 5 minutes to read. Faster readers at 250 WPM finish in around 4 minutes.
Yes. Use the reading speed input above to set any words-per-minute value. The reading time updates instantly as you type or change the speed.