Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading time at average reading speeds (200, 250, 300 WPM). Use to set audience expectations and design content length to match attention.
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Why reading time displays improve engagement
Articles with reading-time labels get 5-15% better engagement metrics. Readers commit when they know how much time the piece will take. Place the estimate near the headline and again near the article start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I round up or down?
Round to the nearest minute. Use “~3 minute read” rather than “2 min 47 sec.”
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