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.
Using Marqly’s Reading Time Calculator
Instead of doing manual arithmetic, paste any text into Marqly’s free in-browser Reading Time Calculator to instantly see reading duration, speech delivery time, character count, and paragraph breakdown.
Related Questions
Jak obliczyć czas potrzebny na przeczytanie artykułu?
Podziel łączną liczbę słów przez 200 do 250 słów na minutę, aby uzyskać dokładny szacunkowy czas czytania.
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