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Reading Time Estimator

Paste any text and get reading time in seconds. Based on average adult reading speed, adjustable for slow or fast readers.

Updated April 2026

Reading time

0 sec

0 words at 230 WPM

What it does

A free reading time estimator. Paste any text; get an estimated reading time based on average adult reading speed (230 words per minute by default). Adjust the WPM for slow, average, or fast readers.

Useful for blog post previews, course content, or planning how long a chapter will take. Remember: comprehension drops if you speed past 300-400 WPM, so faster isn’t always better.

How to use it

  1. Paste text into the box.
  2. Adjust WPM if needed (230 is the adult average).
  3. Read the estimated time in minutes:seconds.
  4. Use for post previews, course planning, or script timing.