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Estimate reading time before you publish

Paste a draft, set the reading and speaking pace, then copy a clean time estimate for blog posts, newsletters, docs, or scripts.

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Text input

Draft or article text

Content

Reading pace (WPM)Common blog reading pace is about 200–250 WPM.Speaking pace (WPM)Spoken delivery often sits around 130–160 WPM.

Result

Time estimates

225 WPM

Reading time

15 sec

1 minute

Speaking time

22 sec

1 minute

Words

Characters

367

Sentences

Paragraphs

How to use Open Text Analyzer

Copy-ready summary

Words: 56
Reading time: 15 sec (1 minute at 225 WPM)
Speaking time: 22 sec (1 minute at 150 WPM)
Sentences: 3
Paragraphs: 2

GuideHow it works3 steps

Paste your draft

Add the article, blog post, or script text you want to measure. Counts update as you type.

Set reading and speaking pace

Choose words-per-minute values that match your audience, content difficulty, or spoken delivery.

Copy the estimate

Use the reading time, speaking time, and word count summary in your post metadata or outline.

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FAQFrequently asked questions

How is reading time calculated?

The tool counts words in your text and divides by your selected words-per-minute pace. The result is shown in minutes and seconds.

What words-per-minute value should I use?

Around 200 to 250 WPM is common for general blog reading. Use a lower pace for technical docs and a higher pace for light content.

What is speaking time used for?

Speaking time estimates how long the same text would take to read aloud, which is useful for scripts, presentations, and video voiceovers.

Does this tool upload my text?

No. Counting and timing run in your browser. Your draft stays on your device.

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