Text Tools
Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long any article, email, script, or draft takes to read. Choose a reading speed and get instant results in your browser.
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What this tool does
Use this tool to estimate how long text will take to read before publishing a blog post, sending a newsletter, preparing a speech, or timing a video script.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Select the reading speed that best matches your audience.
- Review the estimated minutes, word count, speed, and seconds.
Privacy note
The calculator runs client-side in your browser. Your pasted text does not need to be uploaded to calculate reading time.
FAQ
What reading speed should I choose?
A common default is 225 words per minute. Choose a slower speed for technical text or speeches, and a faster speed for easy casual reading.
Does ClearUtils store the text I paste?
No. The reading time calculator runs in your browser and does not need to upload your text.