Read Timer

Estimate how long a passage will take to read.

How to use

Quick steps (under a minute)
  1. Paste your text above.
  2. Select a WPM or choose Custom and enter your own.
  3. Pick a reading type: Skimming, Normal, or Study.
  4. Click Calculate Reading Time.
Tips (better estimates)
  • Technical or dense material? Use Study for a slower pace.
  • Speeches/scripts are typically 130–170 WPM aloud—use Custom.
  • Remove citations, code, or tables for a “reading only” estimate, or keep them to include pauses.
Examples (what to expect)

~750 words @ 250 WPM → about 3 min.

Short email (~120 words) @ 250 WPM → about 30 sec.

Dense article (~1200 words) @ 200 WPM, Study +50 → about 7–8 min.

FAQ

Where does processing happen? In your browser only.

Is WPM exact? No—this is an estimate. Reading speed varies by person and content.

What’s a good WPM for presenting? Try 150 WPM as a starting point for talk tracks.

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