Time Estimator

Reading Time Calculator

Paste text or upload files to instantly calculate reading and speaking time. Choose from presets or set your own reading speed.

Input Text

Supports TXT, MD, PDF and DOCX files. Drag & drop or click Upload button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading Time Calculator Questions

How is reading time calculated? Reading time = word count ÷ words per minute (WPM). We use standard word counting (regex word boundaries). Speaking time uses 130 WPM, the average speaking pace for presentations and voiceovers.: Reading time = word count ÷ words per minute (WPM). We use standard word counting (regex word boundaries). Speaking time uses 130 WPM, the average speaking pace for presentations and voiceovers.
Which reading speed preset should I choose? General Reading (200 WPM) works for most content. Use Academic (150 WPM) for dense research, Scientific (180 WPM) for technical papers, Novel (250 WPM) for fiction, Fast (300 WPM) for speed readers, or set a custom WPM (50-1000).: General Reading (200 WPM) works for most content. Use Academic (150 WPM) for dense research, Scientific (180 WPM) for technical papers, Novel (250 WPM) for fiction, Fast (300 WPM) for speed readers, or set a custom WPM (50-1000).
What's the difference between reading time and speaking time? Reading time uses your selected WPM preset (default 200 WPM). Speaking time is fixed at 130 WPM, the average speaking pace for presentations and voiceovers. Speaking time is typically longer than silent reading time.: Reading time uses your selected WPM preset (default 200 WPM). Speaking time is fixed at 130 WPM, the average speaking pace for presentations and voiceovers. Speaking time is typically longer than silent reading time.
What does the estimated finish time show? Finish time = current time + estimated reading duration. It shows when you'll finish if you start reading now. Useful for planning study sessions, presentations, or content consumption schedules.: Finish time = current time + estimated reading duration. It shows when you'll finish if you start reading now. Useful for planning study sessions, presentations, or content consumption schedules.
Can I upload PDF and Word documents? Yes. Supports TXT, Markdown (MD), PDF and DOCX files up to 10MB. Text is extracted client-side, no server upload. File text is used to calculate reading/speaking time instantly.: Yes. Supports TXT, Markdown (MD), PDF and DOCX files up to 10MB. Text is extracted client-side, no server upload. File text is used to calculate reading/speaking time instantly.
Does the Reading Time Calculator work offline? Yes. After initial load, it works completely offline as a PWA. All calculations happen in your browser, no network requests needed.: Yes. After initial load, it works completely offline as a PWA. All calculations happen in your browser, no network requests needed.
Is there a limit on text length or file size? No limit on pasted/typed text. File uploads limited to 10MB each (TXT, MD, PDF, DOCX). Handles very large texts efficiently.: No limit on pasted/typed text. File uploads limited to 10MB each (TXT, MD, PDF, DOCX). Handles very large texts efficiently.