Reading Time Calculator: Estimate Article Reading and Speaking Time
Reading time estimation helps readers know how long an article takes and helps content creators plan their writing.
Reading Speed Reference
Chinese Reading: Average adult at 300-500 characters/min, slow reading at 200-300 characters/min.
English Reading: Average adult at 200-300 words/min.
Speaking Time
Speaking speed: ~150 words/min. Speaking time is typically 2-3× reading time.
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