Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading time from text and reading speed.
Enter your text
Use the fields below. Results update instantly as you type or change an option.
Calculation Results
Results are based on the text and options entered.
How the Reading Time Calculator Works
Estimate reading time from text and reading speed.
Text-processing rules can vary between tools. This calculator uses the rules described above consistently for its live and submitted results.
How to use this calculator
What to enter
Enter or select the following as requested: Text; Reading Speed (words per minute). Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.
What the result means
The text or reading result is based on the supplied text, word/page counts, and any rate or readability method used. Estimates can vary with language, formatting, vocabulary, and individual reading or typing speed.
When to use it
Use this to plan reading or writing time, inspect text statistics, or estimate readability. Treat reading-time and readability scores as approximations rather than guarantees of comprehension.