How long does it take to read 5,000 words?
At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading 5,000 words takes about 21m. Your exact time depends on how fast you read - here is the range:
Slow
150 WPM
33m
Average
238 WPM
21m
Fast
400 WPM
13m
Speed reader
600 WPM
8m
Calculate your own
238 WPM
Estimated reading time
21m
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