Reading Time Calculator
About Reading Time Calculator
The reading time calculator converts word count and words per minute into estimated minutes and hours.
How to Use
The reading time calculator converts word count and words per minute into estimated minutes and hours. Enter the Word count and Reading speed values and review the Minutes and Hours outputs after you calculate.
- Open the calculator : Use Reading Time Calculator from the Education category.
- Check the inputs : Review the required values and any optional settings.
- Read the formula : Use the formula and notes below to understand how the result is produced.
Common Questions
What does the Reading Time Calculator estimate?
It estimates how long a passage may take to read based on the word count.
What can change the estimate?
Reading speed, text density, and review pauses can all make the real time longer or shorter.
Inputs
- Word count
- Reading speed
Outputs
- Minutes
- Hours
Formula
Reading time = word count / words per minute.