What's the average reading speed?

For adults, a typical reading pace is around 200-250 words per minute.

Can I use my own reading speed instead of the default?

Yes — enter your own words-per-minute rate instead of the default to get a time estimate tailored to your actual pace.

Yes, you can paste text in any language — the calculator adjusts based on character or word count as appropriate.

Paste any text to measure your reading speed and estimate how long the full book or manuscript will take

Uses word or character count and reading speed to estimate how long it will take you to finish a manuscript or book.

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What's the average reading speed?: For adults, a typical reading pace is around 200-250 words per minute.
Can I use my own reading speed instead of the default?: Yes — enter your own words-per-minute rate instead of the default to get a time estimate tailored to your actual pace.
Does it work for languages other than English?: Yes, you can paste text in any language — the calculator adjusts based on character or word count as appropriate.