Estimate how long it takes to read any text — based on the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute.
Click the text area and paste (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V) or click the Paste button. You can also type directly.
All 8 metrics update in real time as you type. The highlighted card shows the primary metric for Reading Time Estimator.
Use the switcher bar below the hero to jump to any related counter without re-pasting your text.
Click Download Stats to save a .txt report with all your metrics — useful for reports or submissions.
Reading time uses the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute — the most widely cited academic benchmark. The result is rounded up to the nearest minute.
Research by Medium found that 7 minutes (around 1,600 words) achieves the highest reader engagement. For SEO, 1,000–2,000 words is typically the sweet spot.
This tool calculates text reading time only. Some tools add 12 seconds per image — factor that in manually for image-heavy content.
The average speaking pace is 130–150 words per minute — much slower than reading. Divide your word count by 140 for a rough spoken-word duration estimate.
Yes. All calculations happen in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server.
