Question 1

What is the average reading speed?

Accepted Answer

The average adult reads silently at 200–250 words per minute. For blog posts and web content, 200 WPM is a good default. Technical documentation is closer to 100–150 WPM. Speed readers can exceed 400 WPM.

Question 2

How do I adjust for my audience?

Accepted Answer

Use the WPM slider to match your audience. Lower values (100–150) for technical content, standard (200) for blog posts, higher (250–300) for simple content aimed at fast readers.

Reading Time Calculator

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Reading Time Calculator

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