Calculate how long it takes to read any text or URL. Set the reading speed, get the result instantly.
Paste some text above to see the reading time.
Choose your input method: "Paste Text" to type or paste directly, or "Enter URL" to extract text from any public webpage.
For URL mode — paste the full URL of an article and click "Extract Text". The tool will fetch and display the text.
Adjust the WPM (words per minute) slider to match your audience. Use the presets: Slow (150), Average (200), Fast (300), or Speed Reader (400).
Read the estimated time result displayed prominently in the result box.
Copy the MDX snippet to add a reading time indicator directly to your blog post or article.
Studies show that readers make a decision to stay or leave within 15 seconds of landing on an article. Knowing the reading time upfront sets the right expectation — short reads get clicks, long reads signal depth. Adding a "5 min read" label to your content is a proven technique used by Medium, Substack, and every major publication to reduce bounce rate and increase engagement. Use this calculator to measure your content before you publish.
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time in real-time.
Open Tool →Check Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid grade level, Gunning Fog, and SMOG scores.
Open Tool →Generate placeholder text by paragraphs, words, or sentences. Includes tech lorem mode.
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