Reading Time Calculator
The Reading Time Calculator estimates minutes and seconds to read your text at a configurable words-per-minute speed (default 200).
- No length limits
- No registration
- Free forever
- Your text never leaves your browser
How to calculate reading time
Paste your text
The estimate updates immediately.
Set the speed
Adjust words per minute to match your audience.
Read the estimate
Minutes and seconds, plus sentence and paragraph counts.
Use the label
Round up for the “x min read” tag on your article.
Why reading time labels work
Readers commit when they know the cost: a visible estimate measurably reduces bounce on long posts.
Speed varies by content: narrative prose reads faster than dense technical text at the same word count.
A configurable speed beats a fixed formula — you know your audience better than a default does.
Calculator options
| Speed | 50–500 words per minute, default 200 |
|---|---|
| Output | Minutes and seconds, plus sentence/paragraph counts |
| Basis | Whitespace word count |
| Processing | 100% in your browser |
Your text never leaves your browser
Every tool runs locally on your device. Nothing you paste is uploaded, stored, or tracked.
Frequently asked questions
What speed should I choose?
200 wpm is the standard for web prose. Use 150–180 for technical or legal text, 250–300 for light social content.
Does it account for images?
No — the estimate covers words only. Add a few seconds per image if your post is image-heavy.
Can I embed the result?
The tool is a page, not a widget; run your draft through it before publishing and paste the label manually.