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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate reading time at about 200 words per minute.

  • Private when possible
  • No account required

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About this tool

Reading Time Calculator turns word count into a blog-style “X min read” estimate.

How to use

  1. Paste the article.
  2. Check word count and minutes.
  3. Revise length as needed.
  4. Use the estimate in metadata.

Features

  • ~200 WPM default
  • Word count included
  • Minimum 1 minute when non-empty
  • Private

Common use cases

  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Content prep

Supported formats

Privacy

This tool processes data in your browser. Content is not uploaded to our servers unless a feature explicitly requires a network request.

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