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Plain-language answers to word counters questions, written from the same sourced data behind WordLab. Every guide lists its sources and the date it was last updated.

Updated June 10, 2026
How is reading time calculated from a word count?
Reading time is your word count divided by 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest whole minute — here is what that means and why it works.

WordLab guides

How is reading time calculated from a word count?