Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long your text takes to read at an average reading speed.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Calculate — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Click Calculate.
- Read the estimated reading time in the results.
About this tool
This tool counts your words and divides by an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. The result is shown in seconds for short texts and in minutes for longer ones. It is an estimate: dense or technical writing usually takes longer than light reading.
Frequently asked questions
What reading speed does it assume?
200 words per minute, a common average for adult readers. Your own speed may be faster or slower.
Is this exact?
No, it is an estimate. Technical, unfamiliar or dense text usually takes longer than the estimate suggests.