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How to Estimate Reading Time
Reading time is roughly words divided by reading speed. Average English adults read about 200 to 250 words per minute and speak at 130 to 150; technical or academic text is slower.
Which speed to use
General articles: 225 words per minute; technical docs: 150 to 180; speaking: 130.
Chinese is often 300 to 500 characters per minute, slower for formal speeches.
When to add time
Figures, code, formulas and re-reading add time.
Leave 10 to 20 percent buffer for talks; do not schedule at maximum speed.
FAQ
How long does 1,000 words take?
About four to five minutes at 225 words per minute.
How about Chinese?
At 300 to 500 characters per minute, 1,000 characters is about two to three minutes.
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