About the Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading time for an article or book from a word count or page count and your reading speed.
Also known as: how long to read, read time, book reading time, article reading time.
How to use this calculator
- Enter word count, or pages (optional), reading speed.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
Time = words ÷ reading speed (≈ 238 wpm for adults)
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Word count = 1,800
- Or pages (optional) = 0
- Reading speed = 238 wpm
the calculator returns:
- Reading time: 8 min
- Minutes: 7.6
- Words: 1,800