Use text, words, or pages
Paste the content for the richest result, or use a known word count or page estimate when the text is unavailable.
Reading tool
Estimate how long any text will take to read
Estimate how long an article, report, chapter, or book will take to read at a realistic pace.
Workspace
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Timing mode
Estimated reading time—
- Words
- 0
- Pace
- 238 WPM
- Target
- —
Planning baseline — individual pace and material difficulty will vary.
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Reading time summary
Printable timing summary
- Estimated time
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- Planning range
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- Words
- 0
- Pace
- 238 WPM
- Target
- 5 min 00 sec
- Modeled pauses
- 0 sec
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Choose a realistic pace
Average reading starts at 238 WPM, with careful and brisk options for denser or lighter material.
Plan a reading session
The planning range leaves room for variation instead of presenting one exact-looking number as a promise.
Transparent by design
A planning estimate, with the assumptions visible
Results depend on pace, text difficulty, delivery style, and real-world interruptions. Review the calculation methodology and our browser-first privacy approach before using an estimate for a strict deadline.
Common questions
Before you plan the final timing
How long does 1,000 words take to read?
At the 238 WPM average preset it is about 4 minutes 12 seconds before any modeled pauses.
How accurate is a page estimate?
It depends on formatting. Set the words-per-page value when known; pasted text or an exact word count is more reliable.
Does text difficulty affect reading time?
Yes. Technical density, note-taking, unfamiliar language, and comprehension goals can all slow reading beyond the baseline.