Free read-time estimator — calculate how long any article takes to read, with adjustable reading speed.
Read-time estimator
Reading time
at 238 wpm
Speaking time
at 150 wpm
How we calculate
Reading time uses your chosen wpm (default 238 — the typical adult silent reading speed). Speaking time uses a separate slower pace (default 150 wpm — conversational English). Adjust both to match your audience.Was Reading & Speaking Time Estimator useful?
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The QuickToolz Read Time Estimator calculates how long any article, blog post, or document takes to read. Paste text and see word count, character count, and read time in seconds — using an adjustable words-per-minute speed (default 238 WPM, the average for adult English readers).
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Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Built for speed and simplicity.
Updates as you type.
From 150 (slow) to 400 (fast). Default 238 matches research.
See length stats at a glance.
Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Built for speed and simplicity.
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Default 238 WPM — adjust for your audience.
Word count and read time appear instantly.