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Average Reading Speed

The average adult reads 200–250 words per minute for non-fiction and 238 WPM is a widely used benchmark. Reading speed varies by content complexity, familiarity, and format — technical documents are often read at 100–150 WPM.

Content Length Benchmarks

Social post: 40–280 words (<1 min)  |  Newsletter: 200–500 words (1–2 min)  |  Blog post: 500–2,000 words (2–8 min)  |  Long-form article: 2,000–5,000 words (8–20 min)  |  Ebook chapter: 3,000–8,000 words

Optimal Blog Post Length for SEO

Research suggests 1,500–2,500 words for most blog posts targeting search traffic. Comprehensive guides and pillar pages perform best at 3,000–5,000+ words. Shorter posts (500–1,000 words) can rank well for simple, specific queries.