Reading Time Calculator

Paste any text and see the estimated reading time in minutes. Perfect for blog posts, articles and study material.

Estimate reading time for any text based on average reading speed. Free online tool for writers and editors. Word count divided by reading speed gives the.

Reading Time Calculator examples

InputOutput
600 words3 minutes at 200 wpm

How the reading time calculator works

  1. Paste your draft.
  2. Word count is divided by the chosen reading speed.
  3. Use it to size blog posts, scripts and presentations.

Rules and edge cases

  • Word count divided by reading speed gives the estimate, using 200 words per minute by default.
  • Handy for sizing blog posts, newsletters, scripts and conference talks before you write them.
  • Spoken delivery is slower than reading — allow roughly 130-150 words per minute for a presentation.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a blog post be?

Long enough to answer the question completely. A 5-7 minute read is common for a how-to; padding to reach a word count makes the page weaker, not stronger.

How many words is a 10-minute talk?

About 1,300-1,500 spoken words at a comfortable pace, which is noticeably fewer than the 2,000 words a reader would get through in the same time.