Text Analysis Tool
Reading Time Estimator
Estimate how long it takes to read any text with word count, complexity, and per-paragraph breakdown
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Reading Time Estimator Explained
We divide words by reading speed (default 200 wpm) and show minutes plus seconds. Slow is 150 wpm, fast is 300 wpm, or enter your own.
The tool also shows complexity level (Easy/Medium/Hard/Academic) based on sentence and word length. Longer sentences mean harder reads.
Breakdown of Metrics
- Reading Time: Total words divided by WPM, displayed as minutes and seconds.
- Word Count: Tokens separated by whitespace. Hyphenated words count as one.
- Sentences: Segments ending in period, exclamation, or question mark.
- Paragraphs: Blocks separated by blank lines.
- Pages: Roughly 500 words per page estimate.
- Avg Words/Sentence: Higher averages indicate more complex reading.
Tips
Aim for 3-7 minutes reading time (600-1500 words) for blog posts. This hits the engagement sweet spot.
Shorter sentences read faster. Target 15-20 words per sentence for general audiences.
Use the per-paragraph breakdown to identify dense sections that need simplification.