Why 200 words per minute?

A commonly cited average adult silent-reading speed — the same pace sites like Medium use for their reading-time estimate.

Is this the same as the Speaking Time Calculator?

No — this is for silent reading at a fixed 200 wpm. The Speaking Time Calculator is for scripting video/podcast content, with an adjustable speaking pace.

Does this tool upload my article anywhere?

No — the estimate is calculated entirely in your browser.

Reading Time Calculator

Estimate how long an article takes to read, based on a 200 words-per-minute pace.

Your text

Reading time: 0 min
Words: 0
Characters: 0
Characters (no spaces): 0
Sentences: 0
Paragraphs: 0

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How it works

1
Paste your article
Anything from a blog post to a long-form guide.
2
Read the estimate
Word count divided by 200 wpm, rounded up to the nearest minute.
3
Use it for content planning
Show readers an estimate, or check a piece isn't too long/short.

FAQ

Why 200 words per minute?: A commonly cited average adult silent-reading speed — the same pace sites like Medium use for their reading-time estimate.
Is this the same as the Speaking Time Calculator?: No — this is for silent reading at a fixed 200 wpm. The Speaking Time Calculator is for scripting video/podcast content, with an adjustable speaking pace.
Does this tool upload my article anywhere?: No — the estimate is calculated entirely in your browser.