Reading Time Calculator

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Estimate how long your text takes to read

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Reading speed (words per minute)
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Reading Time Calculator — at a glance

Paste an article, essay or speech and see the estimated reading time, speaking time and word count.

Your input
1,000 words
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Result
Reading: 4 min 21 sec

How to use it — step by step

Any article, blog post, essay or speech.

1

Paste your input

Paste or type your content into the big input box. Try a sample if you want to see it work.

2

Choose options

Pick the mode and options that fit what you need.

3

Calculate time

Press the button. The result is created instantly on your device.

4

Copy the result

Check the output and press Copy to use it anywhere.

Pro tips

Small things that make the result better.

✦Most adults read about 200–250 words per minute.
✦Use 130 words per minute for a relaxed speech or video script.
✦Show “5 min read” on blog posts to help readers decide.

Quick facts

Freeno signup, no limit
Instantresult in a moment
Privatenothing is uploaded
Any devicephone, tablet or PC

Frequently Asked Questions

What speed should I choose?+

230 wpm is a good average for adults. Use 150–180 for technical or difficult content.

Is my data safe?+

Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.

Is this tool really free?+

Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.

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