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Reading Time Calculator

Reading time depends on the person and material. Adjust words per minute instead of relying on one fixed reading speed.

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What this tool does

Reading time depends on the person and material. Adjust words per minute instead of relying on one fixed reading speed.

  • Editable words-per-minute setting
  • Live reading-time estimate
  • Word count shown alongside

How to use reading time calculator

  1. Paste the passage.
  2. Choose your reading pace.
  3. See the estimated time in minutes.

Questions and answers

Is the reading time calculator free?

Yes. You can use this tool without creating an account.

Is my text uploaded?

The text processing in this tool runs in your browser. This initial version does not send entered text to a text-processing API.