Reading time Calculator

How to calculate reading time

This tool calculates reading time from Word count, Words per minute. Enter each quantity in its labelled field, then use the formula below to check the calculation.

Formula

words ÷ reading speed

Worked example

Word count

1,500

Words per minute

250

Applying the formula to these values gives 6 minutes.

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