Estimate how long it takes to read any text. Choose audience reading speed: slow, general, fast, skim, or custom WPM.
Enter text
Reading speed
Reading time
Speaking time
at 130 WPM (normal pace)
Audiobook duration
at 155 WPM (audiobook avg)
Words
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Sentences
Paragraphs
The Reading Time Estimator calculates how long it takes to read any text at different audience speeds.
Showing "5 min read" on articles helps readers decide whether to invest the time. Medium pioneered the practice and saw measurable improvements in engagement and completion rates.