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Reading time calculator.

Estimate the reading time of your text at a typical pace (200 words per minute), so you can match length to the format.

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About this tool

How to use the reading time calculator.

What it does. Estimates how long it takes to read your text aloud at an average pace.

How to use it. Paste or write your text and see the estimated reading time. Use it to match a newsletter, speech or article to the time a reader or listener will give it.

Why it matters. Reading time sets expectations. A reader decides in seconds whether to commit, and a clear estimate respects their time.

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