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Reading Time Estimator

Estimate reading and speaking time plus readability stats for any text.

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About this tool

Paste any text and instantly see word count, character count, sentence and paragraph counts, estimated reading time at four speeds, speaking time, Flesch-Kincaid readability grade, top longest words, and average word and sentence lengths.

How to use

  1. 1 Step 1: Paste or type your text into the input area.
  2. 2 Step 2: Word count, character count, and paragraph count update in real time.
  3. 3 Step 3: Reading-time estimates for Slow, Average, Fast, and Speed-reader are shown automatically.
  4. 4 Step 4: Scroll down for the Flesch-Kincaid grade level, top longest words, and average lengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

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