Reading time calculator
Calculate how long it will take to read an article, document, book chapter, or script from word count and reading speed.
Average reading speed
Many adults read non-technical material around 200 to 250 words per minute. Technical, legal, academic, or unfamiliar material can be slower. Skimming can be much faster.
Use cases for reading time
Use this calculator for blog posts, essays, speeches, meeting pre-reads, scripts, study material, and documentation. It helps you decide whether something fits into the time you have.
Turn reading into a block
Once you know the reading time, create a focus countdown or planner block in Left so the reading window has a visible boundary.
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