Text Counters · No. 08
Estimate how long your text takes to read at slow, average or custom speeds.
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Text Counters
How it works
Everything runs in your browser, so results appear the moment you type.
Type, paste or upload a text file into the box above.
Every number and highlight updates live as you edit.
Adjust the options, then copy, download or export the report.
About this tool
Reading time is based on the average adult silent reading speed of about 238 words per minute for non-fiction. Choose a preset or set your own speed, and add time for images if you are estimating a blog post.
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FAQ
A large 2019 review of reading studies found that adults read English non-fiction at about 238 words per minute on average. Fiction is a little faster, around 260.
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