Question 1

What is the default reading speed?

Accepted Answer

The default is 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed. You can adjust from 100 to 500 WPM.

Question 2

Does it account for different content types?

Accepted Answer

The tool shows estimates for slow (150 WPM), average (200 WPM), and fast (300 WPM) readers.

Question 3

Is my text sent to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. All calculations happen in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

Question 4

Does it count speaking time too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Speaking time is estimated at 130 WPM, which is the average speaking pace.

Question 5

Can I use this for blog posts?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Many bloggers use reading time estimates to help readers know what to expect.

Reading Time Calculator

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