Reading Time Estimator

Reading Time Estimator helps you quickly figure out how long any text will take to read or speak.

Paste an article, blog post, script, essay, or chapter — or type your own text — and get instant estimates based on proven words-per-minute averages.

FEATURES

• Paste or type any text
• Word count and character count
• Characters without spaces
• Sentence and paragraph counts
• Estimated page count
• Reading time estimate
• Speaking time estimate
• Adjustable reading speeds: Slow, Average, Fast, and Skim
• Built-in reading timer with start, pause, and reset
• Sample text to try the app instantly
• Copy statistics to your clipboard
• Share statistics with other apps

HOW IT WORKS

1. Open the app and tap Start
2. Paste or type your text
3. Choose a reading speed that matches how you usually read
4. Review word counts, pages, reading time, and speaking time
5. Optionally start the reading timer
6. Copy or share your results

READING SPEEDS

• Slow — about 150 words per minute (dense or careful reading)
• Average — about 200 words per minute (typical reading)
• Fast — about 300 words per minute
• Skim — about 450 words per minute

Speaking time is estimated around 130 words per minute. Page estimates assume about 250 words per page. Actual times vary by person and content.

WHO IT’S FOR

Writers, students, speakers, content creators, teachers, and anyone who needs a quick way to plan reading or presentation time.

Simple. Fast. Useful. Open Reading Time Estimator and plan your reading with confidence.