All Tools VerseReading Time Estimator
Estimate how long your text takes to read at slow, average, and fast speeds, with the word count.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
Processed locally in your browser. Your text never leaves this tab.
How to Use Reading Time Estimator
- Paste your text. An article, a post, or a script.
- Estimate the time. The tool counts the words and works out how long the text takes to read.
- Compare speeds. See the time at slow, average, and fast reading speeds.
- Copy the result. Click Copy result. It all runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
The word count is divided by a reading speed in words per minute. The tool shows the result at slow, average, and fast speeds.
What speeds does it use?
Around 150 words per minute for slow, 238 for an average adult, and 300 for fast reading, which are common benchmarks.
Does it count every word?
Yes. Any run of non-space characters counts as a word, so numbers and short words are included.
Is this exact?
It is a good estimate. Real reading time varies with the topic, the reader, and how closely the text is read.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The estimate runs in your browser and your text never leaves the tab.
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