Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long your article or piece of text will take an average reader to get through, the same "X min read" figure shown on major publishing platforms.
About this reading time calculator
Showing an estimated reading time helps readers decide whether to dive in now or save an article for later, a small but genuinely useful content feature many publishers include.
How reading time calculator works
The formula is: Reading Time = Word Count ÷ 200, rounded up to the nearest minute, based on the commonly cited average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
Common uses
- Adding an estimated read time to a blog post
- Checking how long a document will take to review
- Gauging content length before publishing
How to use this tool
- Paste your article or text.
- See the estimated reading time instantly.
What to know before using it
Uses a standard average reading speed, individual reading speed varies, and dense or technical text is typically read more slowly than this average assumes.
Privacy and browser-first processing
Your text is analyzed entirely in your browser and is never uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
What reading speed does this assume?
About 200 words per minute, a commonly cited average adult reading speed, actual results vary by reader and text complexity.