Reading Time Calculator

Words to minutes.

Theme

Private by design: This tool runs in your browser — your data is not uploaded.

How to use Reading Time Calculator

A 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes to read at 200 wpm — paste any draft to see word count and estimated read time.

Step-by-step

  1. Paste your article or script.
  2. View word count and reading time instantly.
  3. Use the stats for blog metadata or pacing.

Common questions

What reading speed is used?
200 words per minute — a common average for adult readers.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting runs entirely in your browser.

Last updated: 2026-06-05