Reading Time Estimator

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200 WPM
Average silent reading ≈ 200–250 WPM  |  Audiobook narration ≈ 150–160 WPM

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Reading Time

Speaking Time
Word Count
Character Count
Sentences
Paragraphs
Avg. Word Length
Estimated Pages
Page estimate based on 250 words per A4 page.

Average Reading Speeds Reference

Reader TypeSpeed (WPM)Use Case
Child / Early learner50–100Elementary reading
Average adult200–250General reading
College student300Academic text
Speed reader500–600Trained skimming
Audiobook narrator150–160Spoken word
Podcast / presentation130–150Live speech