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Reading Time
Estimate minutes at a words-per-minute pace.
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Uses the pace you set, with 200 words per minute as the start.
About this tool
Estimate how long a blog post, a newsletter or a talk will take. Paste the text and get the reading time together with the number of words, characters and sentences.
How to use it
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Paste the text of the article or speech.
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Read the estimated reading time.
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Add the time to your post or plan your talk.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which reading speed is used?
200 words per minute, a common average for reading on screen.
Can I estimate speaking time?
People speak more slowly than they read, so a talk usually takes about one and a half times longer.