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WPM Reading Time Estimator

Read time = word_count / WPM — time to finish a text.

Estimates how long it takes to read a book or article from word count and reading speed (words per minute).

Marcus Laurent By Marcus Laurent
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Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Time_min = word_count / WPM; Time_hr = Time_min / 60

In depth

Estimates how long it takes to read a book or article from word count and reading speed (words per minute).