Reading Time Estimator
Estimate how long it takes to read any text based on average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
The standard 200 words per minute assumption behind most reading time estimates works reasonably for casual prose skimmed by a fluent adult reader, but it's genuinely off for denser technical content read more slowly, or for an audience reading in a second language at a noticeably different pace, which means a single fixed-rate estimate doesn't actually fit every piece of writing equally well. This tool estimates reading time from a text's actual word count, built around that reference speed while making clear what assumption the estimate rests on, rather than presenting a single number as if it applies universally regardless of content type or audience.
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Useful for estimating how long a blog post will take an average reader to get through, setting expectations for technical writing a reader will likely move through more slowly than casual prose, or getting a baseline reading time to include alongside a published article.
Key features
- Clean interface
- Fast processing
- No signup required
- Works offline