Estimate how long it takes to read an article.
The article's word count divided by a typical reading pace yields minutes and seconds, rounded up for a friendly estimate. Knowing a reading time up front helps readers commit to long-form content and helps writers set expectations honestly.
Article Reading Time
Reading time = word count / reading speed
Reading time = word count / reading speed The article's word count divided by a typical reading pace yields minutes and seconds, rounded up for a friendly estimate.
Knowing a reading time up front helps readers commit to long-form content and helps writers set expectations honestly.
This calculator takes 2 inputs: Word count, Reading speed (wpm). The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.