TetraKits
The TetraKits Reading Time Calculator runs entirely in your browser — free, private, and ready on mobile or desktop.
Need to convert words to time for a speech, script, or blog post? Paste your text into the free TetraKits Words to Time Calculator and get word count plus estimated reading minutes instantly — no spreadsheet, no signup. This guide explains the formula, when to adjust for dense content, and how bloggers add accurate "min read" labels.
Overview
Blog platforms show reading time to set reader expectations — but calculating words to time manually for every draft is tedious. Paste your article, get word count and minutes instantly, and add the label before you hit publish.
How to use the reading time calculator
Paste any article, blog post, or document to see word count and estimated reading time — calculated at average adult reading speed with live updates as you type.
Common use cases
Paste any article, blog post, or document to see word count and estimated reading time — calculated at average adult reading speed with live updates as you type. Bookmark the tool for quick access during projects.
FAQ
What reading speed is used?
The default is 238 words per minute — the average for adult silent reading of general prose.
Does it count characters or words?
Word count splits on whitespace. Reading time derives from the word count.
Can I use this for speaking time?
Speaking is slower (~130 wpm). Halve the reading estimate for a rough speech duration.
Does formatting affect the count?
Only plain text is counted. HTML tags pasted as text may inflate counts slightly.
Is this reading time calculator free?
Yes. Unlimited calculations with no signup.
