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Reading Time Calculator.
Estimate reading time using an adjustable words-per-minute rate. This is a free utility from my portfolio toolkit, with local browser processing and no account required.
Counts whitespace-separated tokens and rounds the estimate up to a whole second. Reading speed depends on language, familiarity, layout and content complexity.
SIMPLE BY DESIGN
How to use Reading Time Calculator
- Paste the article or draft.
- Set an assumed reading speed between 50 and 1000 words per minute.
- Generate the estimate and review whether the assumption fits your audience.
Give a draft a transparent reading-time estimate.
A reading-time label helps set expectations when it is based on an explicit assumption. This utility counts whitespace-separated tokens and divides by your chosen words-per-minute rate, rounding up to a whole second. Use a slower rate for dense technical material and remember that code, diagrams and unfamiliar terminology require additional attention. The estimate does not measure comprehension or replace testing with the intended readers.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
A little more clarity.
Does the estimate include time spent reading diagrams or code?
No. It only counts whitespace-separated text tokens. Add editorial judgment for diagrams, code and complex concepts.
Is my input sent to a server?
No. This utility processes your input in your browser. URLs you paste are treated as data; the tool does not fetch them. Be careful with clipboard history on shared devices.
FROM THE JOURNAL
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