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Reading Time Estimator

Estimate the time needed to read your article or post.

0Words
0Minutes to read
200Words per minute
Your reading time will appear here.

Estimate uses an average reading pace of 200 words per minute.

This tool runs in your browser. The text and values you enter are not sent to a processing server.

How reading time is estimated

  1. Paste the article, post, or passage into the text box.
  2. Check the live word count and estimated minutes.
  3. Use the estimate as a quick guide when planning content length.

Example: A 650-word article is estimated at about 4 minutes at this tool’s reading pace of 200 words per minute. Actual reading time varies by reader and subject matter.