Words to Time

Speed Reading

Reading speed, the rate at which we process written information, varies widely, influenced by factors like age and practice. The average adult reads at about 250 to 300 words per minute (WPM), with proficient readers reaching speeds of up to 1000 WPM.

Reading speed can be calculated with the formula:

Techniques such as minimizing subvocalization and using peripheral vision can significantly boost reading speeds, though sometimes at the expense of comprehension.

Technological aids also enhance reading speeds by training the brain to recognize words quicker. Interestingly, the world record for reading is over 25,000 WPM, held by Howard Stephen Berg, though such speeds are rare.

Understanding and improving reading speed is valuable for academic success and enjoying reading more efficiently.

Reading Durations for Text Lengths

Reading Durations for Page Counts

For Devepoler

/**
 * 🪄 Qit.tools
 * https://qit.tools
 *
 * Calculates the estimated reading time of a given text in seconds.
 *
 * @param {string} text - The text to calculate the reading time for.
 * @param {number} [wordsPerMinute=200] - The number of words per minute to use for the calculation. Defaults to 200.
 * @return {number} The estimated reading time in seconds.
 */
export function estimateReadingTime(
  text: string,
  wordsPerMinute: number = 200,
): number {
  if (!text.trim()) return 0;
 
  // Regular expression that matches word-like entities in various scripts
  const words = text
    .trim()
    .match(
      /[\p{L}\p{M}'-]+|\p{Script=Han}|\p{Script=Hiragana}|\p{Script=Katakana}|\p{Script=Hangul}/gu,
    );
  const numberOfWords = words ? words.length : 0;
 
  // Calculate reading time in seconds
  return Math.ceil((numberOfWords / wordsPerMinute) * 60);
}