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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate how long your article, newsletter or script takes to read, with word and character counts too.

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A reading time estimate helps you set expectations on a blog post or newsletter and keep content the right length for your audience. Paste your text to see estimated reading time, words and characters, calculated live in your browser.

How it works

1

Paste your text

Drop in your article, newsletter or script.

2

Read the estimate

See reading time based on average reading speed.

3

Adjust the length

Trim to fit the attention span of your audience.

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Frequently asked questions

What reading speed does it use?

About 200 words per minute, a common average for adult silent reading. Technical content reads slower, light content faster.

Why show reading time on a post?

It sets expectations and can lift completion, readers are more likely to start a "4 min read" than an unbounded wall of text.

Where can I publish long-form content?

On Klairova you can run a blog, send newsletters and self-publish books and series, all in one platform.