Reading Time Calculator

Words or pages, your WPM, and an optional daily reading plan

Estimate your reading time

Use total words, or pages × average words per page

Input mode

If set, we show approximate calendar days to finish from today.

About this tool

This calculator estimates how long continuous reading would take at a steady words-per-minute rate. Real reading time varies with content difficulty, breaks, and skimming.

The optional “minutes per day” line uses calendar days from today and assumes you hit the same quota every day; it is a planning aid, not a promise of speed.

FAQ

How is reading time estimated?

Words ÷ WPM (or pages × assumed words per page ÷ WPM) gives hours, then optional daily minutes converts to calendar days to finish.

What WPM should I use?

Pick a speed that matches your language and material; non-fiction technical text is often slower than light fiction.

Why do pages vary?

Words per page depends on layout, font size, and device; treat page mode as a rough bracket.

Does this account for skimming or breaks?

No. It assumes continuous reading at the WPM you enter.

Privacy

Word counts and settings stay local in the browser.

Disclaimer

Planning helper—not a study guarantee.