Text tools
Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading time and word count from pasted text, locally in your browser.
Assumed reading speed: 200 words per minute.
Estimate how long pasted text takes to read.
Paste text to count its words and estimate reading time at an assumed speed of 200 words per minute. The calculation runs locally in your browser, so your text is not uploaded or stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this tool, how it works, and privacy.
How does the reading time calculator estimate the result?
It counts the words in the pasted text and divides that total by an assumed reading speed of 200 words per minute. The result is rounded up to the next whole minute.
Can I use a different reading speed?
This version uses 200 words per minute as a simple general estimate. Actual reading time can vary with the material, reader, and purpose.
Is my text private, and what happens with empty or unusual input?
Yes. The word count and estimate run locally in your browser, and CodeASystem does not upload or store the text. Empty text prompts you to paste text first; extra spaces and line breaks are ignored when counting words.