Know your own speed
For an accurate estimate, measure your pace first with the reading speed test and enter that number.
Reading time calculator
Reading Time Calculator
Reading time calculator results help you plan a read before you start it. Paste any text below to see how long it takes at your reading speed, then learn how to read it faster on iPhone.
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Reading time at 250 WPM
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At a glance
- Slow · 150 WPM0 sec
- Average · 250 WPM0 sec
- Fast · 400 WPM0 sec
What counts as fast
See where your number lands in what is a good reading speed so the time estimate has context.
Read it faster
Cut the estimate by removing wasted eye movement. That is what RSVP speed reading is built to do.
Reading time calculator FAQ
How does the reading time calculator work?
The reading time calculator counts the words in your text and divides them by your reading speed in words per minute. Paste any article or chapter, pick a speed, and it estimates how long the read will take.
What reading speed should I use?
Most adults read silently at about 200 to 300 words per minute, so 250 is a reasonable default. If you have measured your own pace with the reading speed test, enter that number for a more accurate estimate.
How can I cut my reading time?
You cut reading time by removing wasted eye movement and re-reading, not by skipping words. A paced reader like RSVP Reader shows one word at a time at a speed you set, which helps you move through easy text faster while you slow down for dense material.
Turn the estimate into a faster read
RSVP Reader paces the words for you so easy text moves faster and you keep control of dense material.
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