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Reading time estimator
Estimate how long a text takes to read based on reading speed, with words, characters, and approximate pages.
Measure how long a text takes to read
Useful for articles, newsletters, posts, docs, and any text you want to estimate quickly.
Use cases
When a reading time estimator is useful
Editorial content
Helpful for estimating how long an article, guide, or newsletter will take to read.
Documentation
Also useful for reviewing length and reading effort in technical text.
Quick review
Useful when you want to know whether a text is short, medium, or too long for its purpose.
FAQ
Common questions about reading time
Does it work online?
Yes. Paste the text and the estimate appears directly in the browser.
Can I change the reading speed?
Yes. You can choose a fast, normal, or careful reading speed.
Does it also count words and characters?
Yes. Besides the reading time, it shows words, characters, and approximate pages.
Does it need a calculate button?
No. The result changes automatically as you edit the text.
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