What is average human reading speed?

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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate article reading and speaking time based on word count and syllables.

Reading Time Calculator estimates how long it takes an average reader to finish an article.

Divides word count by standard 225 wpm reading and 130 wpm speaking rates.

Displaying '5 min read' at the top of blog posts increases user engagement and reduces bounce rate.

The average adult reads English non-fiction at approximately 200 to 250 words per minute.

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Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in real time.

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