Reading Time Calculator
How long it takes to read any text by word count and reading speed — from slow study to fast skimming.
Reading time
0 h 4 min
Breakdown
- Total minutes
- 4.20
- Total seconds
- 252
- ≈ pages (250 words/page)
- 4
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FAQ
What is the average reading speed?
Silent reading for adults averages 238 words per minute for non-fiction and around 260 for fiction, according to a large meta-analysis. Audible speech is slower, about 150 wpm.
Can speed reading actually work?
Claims of 1,000+ wpm with full comprehension are not supported by research. Skimming 400–600 wpm works for familiar text, but trade-offs in understanding grow quickly beyond that.
How do I estimate words from pages?
A typical printed page holds 250–300 words; a Kindle page is about 187. This calculator shows the equivalent page count at 250 words per page.
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