Reading Time Estimator
Paste your text and instantly see how long it takes to read at slow, average, and fast reading speeds.
100% client-side · no upload
Slow reader · 150 wpm
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Average · 238 wpm
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Fast reader · 400 wpm
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Word count 0
How to use
- Paste your article, essay, or document into the box above.
- Reading time updates live for slow (150 wpm), average (238 wpm), and fast (400 wpm) readers.
- Use the average estimate for blog posts and articles; use slow for dense academic text.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this reading time estimator free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup and no usage limits.
- Does my text leave my device?
- No. All calculations run in JavaScript inside your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. The tool is mobile-first and works on iPhone Safari and Android Chrome.