What reading speed is used?

Default is 238 WPM (average adult reading speed). You can adjust from 100-400 WPM to match your audience.

How is readability calculated?

Uses the Flesch-Kincaid formula based on average sentence length and syllable count per word.

What's a good readability score?

60-70 is considered standard (8th-9th grade level). Blog posts aim for 60+, academic papers may be 30-50.

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Reading Time

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Paste any text to instantly see reading time, speaking time, word count, character count, and Flesch-Kincaid readability score. Configurable reading speed for accurate estimates.

Features & Benefits

Instant reading time at configurable WPM
Speaking time estimate for presentations
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts
Flesch-Kincaid readability score
Grade level estimate for your text
Adjustable reading speed (100-400 WPM)

Frequently Asked Questions

What reading speed is used?: Default is 238 WPM (average adult reading speed). You can adjust from 100-400 WPM to match your audience.
How is readability calculated?: Uses the Flesch-Kincaid formula based on average sentence length and syllable count per word.
What's a good readability score?: 60-70 is considered standard (8th-9th grade level). Blog posts aim for 60+, academic papers may be 30-50.

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