Reading Time

Estimate reading time from word count and reading speed.

Paste text and choose a words-per-minute rate. The tool divides word count by that rate.

Counting runs locally in the browser. Words are split on whitespace; non-empty text has a one-second minimum.

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FAQ

200 words per minute is a common average for silent reading in English. Use a lower value for technical or dense content, or a higher value for easy scanning.

200 words per minute is a common average for silent reading in English. Use a lower value for technical or dense content, or a higher value for easy scanning.