Free Reading Time Calculator Online
Use this free reading time calculator to estimate how long text takes to read. Fast, private, and works in your browser.
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What is Reading Time Calculator?
Reading Time Calculator estimates how long a piece of text takes to read based on a words-per-minute speed you can adjust. It is useful for articles, blog posts, and scripts. The calculation runs in your browser.
How to use this tool
- Paste your text into the box.
- Adjust the reading speed if needed.
- Read the estimated reading time.
Features
- Estimate reading time from word count
- Adjustable words-per-minute speed
- Also shows speaking time
- Word and character counts
- Updates live as you type
This tool runs in your browser. Your files and text are not uploaded to our servers, and we do not store your input.
Frequently asked questions
What reading speed is used?+
A default of 200 words per minute, which you can change to match your audience.
What is speaking time?+
An estimate for reading aloud, useful for presentations and scripts.
Is my text uploaded?+
No. The calculation happens entirely in your browser.
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