What WPM should I use?
225 WPM is a common general estimate; technical material may be slower.
Writing · Browser processing
Reading Time Estimator with Custom WPM
Estimate how long a passage may take to read. Choose a slower or faster reading rate and calculate locally.
Reading Time EstimatorRuns on this device
The workspace does not submit its text or selected local file to TXTNimble. Refreshing or closing the page clears the current result.
Common questions
How this tool behaves
Does it include headings?
Any text pasted into the input is included.
Is the estimate exact?
No. It is a useful planning estimate, not a measurement of every reader.
Practical examples
When to use it
Blog article
Estimate reading time for a post before publishing.
Training notes
Use a lower WPM for dense instructional text.
Continue the workflow
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