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Lesezeit-Rechner

Schätzt, wie lange das Lesen eines Artikels oder Beitrags anhand der Wortzahl dauert.

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What is a Lesezeit-Rechner?

The "X min read" label under a blog title is usually just word count divided by an assumed reading speed — this does that math for you at 200 words per minute, the commonly cited average adult silent-reading pace, so you can add an accurate estimate to a post before publishing.

How to use the Lesezeit-Rechner

  1. Paste your article or draft
  2. It's divided by an average reading speed, instantly on your device
  3. Use the estimate as a "X min read" byline

Example

A 1,200-word article comes out to a 6-minute read at 200 wpm — paste your draft in to get the exact figure for your word count.

Frequently asked questions

What reading speed does this assume?

200 words per minute — the commonly cited average adult silent-reading speed. A faster or slower reader will take a different amount of actual time.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No — Lesezeit-Rechner runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript/WebAssembly. Your text is never sent to a server.

Can I adjust the 200 wpm assumption for a slower or faster reader?

Not currently — 200 wpm is fixed as the commonly cited average adult silent-reading pace. For a rough adjustment, scale the result manually: a reader at 250 wpm finishes in about 80% of the shown time.

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