Reading Time Calculator

Estimating reading time

Adding a “5 min read” label to an article sets expectations and tends to improve engagement. The estimate is simply word count divided by reading speed: most adults read 200–250 words per minute silently, while reading aloud is slower, around 130 wpm — useful for scripts, speeches, and voiceovers. Adjust the slider to match your audience.

For deeper analysis, try the word counter and keyword density checker, or clean source first with Markdown to plain text.