Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading time from word count at 238 words per minute. Free reading time calculator for blogs and newsletters.
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How to use this reading time calculator
Paste the article. Reading time uses 238 words per minute, a common adult silent-reading average for English. Under one minute shows as < 1 min.
Word, character, and sentence counts stay visible so you can judge density, not only minutes.
Example
476 words is about 2 minutes at 238 wpm.
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Frequently asked questions
What reading speed do you use?
238 wpm for English prose. Technical writing and non-English text will differ.
Why 238?
It is a widely cited adult silent-reading average. Skimming is faster; reading aloud is slower.
Is the article uploaded?
Processed locally in your browser. We do not upload the text to compute a result.
Last reviewed 2026-08-19. Results stay on your device unless you copy them elsewhere.