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Estimated reading time
5 minutes
1,000 words at 200 words per minute.
How the estimate works
The calculator divides word count by your selected reading speed and rounds up to the next full minute. Real reading time varies with topic complexity, formatting, language, and whether readers pause to take notes or inspect images.
For articles with charts, code, or screenshots, allow extra time beyond this text-only estimate.