Reading Time Calculator

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Reading Speeds

Average adult: 200-250 words per minute

Fast reader: 300-400 words per minute

Slow/careful reader: 150-200 words per minute

Speaking pace: 125-150 words per minute

Blog posts with 7-minute reading times tend to perform best for SEO and engagement. Use this calculator to optimize your content length.

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