How long does it take to read 2,500 words?
At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading 2,500 words takes about 11m. Your exact time depends on how fast you read - here is the range:
Slow
150 WPM
17m
Average
238 WPM
11m
Fast
400 WPM
6m
Speed reader
600 WPM
4m
Calculate your own
238 WPM
Estimated reading time
11m
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