Reading Time Calculator
Free CountingCalculate reading time, speaking time, and page count with adjustable speed settings.
Paste text or drop a file to calculate reading time
Reading Speed
Speaking Speed
Time Formats
Text Statistics
Session Planner
Enter text to get session planning recommendations.
Freelance Cost Estimator
Everything You Need
Powerful features designed to make your text work easier and faster.
Reading Time Estimation
Calculate how long it takes to read your text with an adjustable words-per-minute slider from 100 to 1000 WPM.
Speaking Time Estimation
Estimate how long it takes to speak your text aloud with a separate speaking WPM slider for presentations and speeches.
Page Count Estimation
Calculate how many pages your text would fill with adjustable words-per-page settings (250, 300, 500, or custom).
Speed Presets
One-click presets for slow reader (100 WPM), average (200 WPM), fast (300 WPM), and speed reader (500+ WPM).
Session Planner
For long texts, get break time recommendations with optimal reading session lengths to maintain comprehension.
Text Difficulty Scoring
Automatically score your text difficulty from Easy to Very Hard based on average word length, sentence length, and syllable estimates.
Word & Sentence Statistics
Get total words, sentences, paragraphs, average words per sentence, and average sentence length in characters.
Freelance Cost Estimator
Estimate writing costs based on per-word or per-page rates. Perfect for freelance writers and content buyers.
Multiple Time Formats
View time in human-readable format (2 min 30 sec), total seconds, total minutes, or hours with decimal precision.
File Import
Drag and drop or browse to import .txt, .md, or .csv files. Instantly calculate reading time for entire documents.
Copy Time Report
Generate a comprehensive time report and copy it to your clipboard with all statistics in a clean, formatted summary.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+Enter to copy report, Ctrl+Backspace to clear, arrow keys to adjust WPM. Fast and efficient workflow.
Simple as 1-2-3
No learning curve. Get results in seconds with our intuitive workflow.
Paste or Import Your Text
Type, paste, or drag-and-drop a .txt/.md file into the text area. Any length works — from a paragraph to a novel.
Adjust Reading Speed
Use the WPM slider or speed presets to match your reading speed. Default is 200 WPM (average adult).
View Time Estimates
See reading time, speaking time, page count, text difficulty, and session recommendations update instantly.
Copy Your Report
Copy a formatted time report with all statistics to share with clients, editors, or your team.
Who Is It For?
Designed for professionals, students, and creators across industries.
Bloggers & Writers
Estimate how long readers will spend on your articles. Optimize content length for engagement.
Public Speakers
Calculate speech duration from your script. Adjust speaking speed to fit your time slot perfectly.
Students & Researchers
Plan reading time for papers, textbooks, and research materials. Schedule study sessions efficiently.
Freelance Writers
Estimate project costs based on word count and page count. Quote clients with confidence.
Why Choose This Tool?
Real advantages that save you time and protect your privacy.
Fully Adjustable
Every parameter is customizable — reading speed, speaking speed, words per page, and cost rates. Match your exact needs.
Difficulty Analysis
Go beyond simple word count. Our difficulty scorer analyzes sentence complexity to help you target your audience.
Session Planning
For long texts, get intelligent break recommendations to maintain reading comprehension and prevent fatigue.
File Import Support
Drag and drop .txt and .md files to instantly calculate reading time for entire documents without copy-paste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this tool.
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How is speaking time different from reading time?
What is the text difficulty score based on?
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This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server. No signup, no tracking, no hidden costs — forever.