Reading Time Calculator
Paste your text to instantly see its word count and an estimated reading time.
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How to use
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Adjust the words-per-minute rate if needed.
- Read the word count and estimated reading time below.
What is this tool?
Reading Time Calculator counts the words in your text and divides by a reading speed — 200 words per minute by default, the commonly cited average for adult silent reading — to estimate how long the text takes to read. The rate is adjustable for faster or slower readers.
Common uses
- Adding a "X min read" label to a blog post or article
- Estimating how long a speech or presentation script will take to deliver
- Checking whether a piece of writing fits a time slot
- Comparing the length of several drafts at a glance
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FAQ
What reading speed does this use by default?
200 words per minute, a commonly cited average for adult silent reading — you can adjust it to match a faster or slower pace.
Does this account for images or complex formatting?
No, it's based purely on word count, so a text with many images or heavy technical content may take longer to read in practice.
How is the word count calculated?
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace, the same method used by the Word Counter tool.