Reading Time Calculator
Paste your article or content below to instantly see how long it takes to read at different speeds.
Reading Speed Reference
- 100 WPM — Slow reader, second language, or complex technical text
- 150 WPM — Below average
- 200 WPM — Average adult reading speed
- 250 WPM — Above average
- 300 WPM — Fast reader
- 400–600 WPM — Speed reading techniques
- 130 WPM — Average speaking (presentations, podcasts)
- 150 WPM — Conversational speech
For blog posts, add ~30 seconds per image or embedded element — they add visual reading time.