Markdown
Markdown Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long a Markdown document takes to read.
Reading time
1 min
Words
39
Sentences
1
At
200 wpm
How it works
- 1Paste your Markdown article.
- 2Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute.
- 3Use it for a “min read” badge.
Use cases
- Add a reading-time label to a blog post.
- Gauge the length of documentation.
- Compare draft lengths.
Frequently asked questions
What reading speed is used?
A common average of 200 words per minute, rounded up to whole minutes.
Does it count code?
No. Code blocks and Markdown syntax are excluded, matching how people actually read prose.
Is it private?
No. Everything is counted locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Read the guide
How to estimate reading time for a Markdown post
Add a "6 min read" estimate to your articles — how reading time is calculated, why 200 words per minute is the usual baseline, and where it misleads.
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