The Universal Reading Time Formula
The standard calculation is:
Reading Time (Minutes) = Word Count ÷ 200
For fast skimmers, divide by 250 WPM. For technical documentation or research containing equations and tables, divide by 150 WPM to account for cognitive processing.
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Related Questions
웹 아티클의 예상 읽기 시간(Reading Time) 계산법은?
한국어 기준 분당 400~500자, 영어 기준 분당 200~250단어로 나누어 기사 완독에 걸리는 시간을 계산합니다.
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