# Estimated Reading Time

Using the available word count on Gutenberg block editor, EditorsKit calculates the **estimated reading time**. Using roughly 275 word per minute plus additional calculations based on image blocks, you can display better estimated reading time on your posts and pages.

Using the shortcode below you can display the estimated reading time calculation on the frontend.

<pre>[editorskit display="wordcount" before="Reading Time: " after=" min"]</pre>

![Gutenberg block editor estimated reading time](https://cldup.com/K2WXTnPFff.gif)