Estimate Reading Time Before Publishing
Whether you write blog posts, docs, landing pages, or scripts, reading-time estimates help you set reader expectations and improve content pacing. This tool combines live word count and time estimates in one panel.
How Reading Time Is Calculated
Estimated time is calculated by dividing total words by standard reading speeds. We show a normal pace (200 wpm) and faster pace (250 wpm).
Use Cases
- Blog read-time badges
- Newsletter section planning
- Video script and spoken content pacing
- Academic reading workload estimates
Related writing tools
- Full guide article for this tool
- Writing Tools Playbook — when to use each utility
- Character Counter
- Words Per Page
- Edit Counter