Reading Time Calculator Online
Paste an article, essay or email and get an estimated reading time based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. You also get the speaking time and basic readability metrics.
Runs in your browser — your text is never uploaded or stored.
Your text
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How to Use
- 1.Paste the text you want to measure.
- 2.Read the estimated reading and speaking times.
- 3.Use the word and sentence counts to refine your content.
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FAQ
What reading speed is used?
The estimate assumes 200 words per minute for silent reading and 130 words per minute for speaking aloud.
Does it count images or headings?
No. Only the words in the pasted text are counted, so add a little extra time for rich media manually.
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