How long does it take to read 250 words?
At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading 250 words takes about 1m. Your exact time depends on how fast you read - here is the range:
Slow
150 WPM
2m
Average
238 WPM
1m
Fast
400 WPM
1m
Speed reader
600 WPM
0m
Calculate your own
238 WPM
Estimated reading time
1m
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