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Reading Time Estimator

Paste any text and instantly see how long it takes to read at slow, average, and fast speeds.

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Slow reader
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150 WPM
Average reader
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238 WPM
Fast reader
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400 WPM

Translation note

After translating into another language, reading time may vary by ±15–20% due to word density differences. German and Finnish text tends to be more compact; Spanish and French often expand by 15–25% compared to English.

How it works

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Paste your text
Drop in any article, document, or script — no file upload required.
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Counts words instantly
Word count is calculated live as you type, entirely in your browser.
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See reading times
Results shown at 150, 238, and 400 WPM — slow, average, and fast readers.

The Reading Time Estimator calculates reading effort based on established benchmarks. The average adult reads non-fiction at around 238 words per minute; casual readers average ~150 WPM and fast readers reach 400 WPM or more.

Especially useful for translators and content teams — translated text often changes in length (Spanish expands ~20%, CJK compresses significantly), so reading time should be recalculated after translation.

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