Analyze reading time
Paste your text and get estimates for fast, normal, slow reading, aloud reading and presentation time.
How to use the reading time calculator
This tool estimates how long a text takes to read at different speeds. It can help with articles, scripts, speeches, presentations, long emails, posts or any text you need to measure before sharing.
In addition to counting words, characters and paragraphs, it estimates fast reading, normal reading, slow reading, aloud reading and presentation time. You can also use the read-aloud button to listen to the text with the voices available in your browser.
When it can help
- Estimate how long an article or blog post takes to read.
- Measure the approximate duration of a video or audio script.
- Prepare a presentation, talk or speech.
- Check whether an email, commercial text or post is too long.
- Listen to text before publishing to catch awkward or overly long sentences.
Privacy
Text is analyzed locally in your browser. It is not uploaded to SWS Universe and you do not need to sign in to use the tool.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
It is estimated from the number of words and different average reading speeds. The result is approximate.
Can I listen to the text aloud?
Yes. The tool uses the voices available in your browser or device through speech synthesis.
Is the text uploaded to the server?
No. Analysis and text-to-speech playback run locally in your browser.
Is it useful for scripts or presentations?
Yes. In addition to reading time, it shows estimates for aloud reading, speech and presentation timing.