Reading Time Estimator

The average adult reads approximately 200–250 words per minute for fiction, and slightly slower (180–220 wpm) for complex non-fiction or technical material. Speed readers can reach 400–700 wpm, though comprehension often drops at very high speeds.

A typical novel is 70,000–100,000 words. At 250 wpm that's roughly 5–7 hours of reading. Non-fiction tends to be shorter (40,000–70,000 words) but may take longer due to complexity.