Calculate how long it takes to read any text based on reading speed.
The Reading Time Calculator estimates how long it will take someone to read a piece of text, based on word count and a reading speed you can adjust in words per minute. Paste in your text or enter a word count directly to get an instant estimate — free, and processed entirely in your browser.
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Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text.
Best for checking word count for essays, articles, and blog posts
Count characters, letters, and spaces in any text.
Best for fitting a post, caption or bio inside a platform limit
Summarize long text into shorter versions. Client-side processing, no data sent to servers.
Best for deciding whether a long article or report is worth reading in full
Create custom flashcards for studying and memorization.
Best for building a vocabulary deck for a foreign language class
Stay focused with the Pomodoro technique.
Best for staying focused during a study session ahead of an exam