Does this tool upload my data?

No. The calculation runs locally in your browser.

Can I use the result in professional work?

Use it as a checked working estimate. Confirm source data, units, dates and business rules before relying on it.

Why might Excel show a different result?

Differences usually come from rounding, date systems, percentage formatting or different assumptions.

Can I bookmark this page?

Yes. The URL is stable, but values are not saved after you leave the page.

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Reading time estimator

Reading time estimator. A practical browser-based utility for quick checks, planning and clearer work. Enter the requested values, review the result and keep the assumptions with your record.

✓ Your values stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Formulaword count ÷ words per minuteWorked example

450 words at 225 wpm → 2 minutes

How to use it

A practical browser-based utility for quick checks, planning and clearer work. Enter the requested values, review the result and keep the assumptions with your record.

Enter the source values carefully.
Select any required options and run the calculation.
Review the result, formula and worked example before using it in a decision.

Formula

The method used by this tool is word count ÷ words per minute. Keep the source values and units with the result so another person can reproduce the calculation.

Worked example

450 words at 225 wpm → 2 minutes. This example demonstrates the sequence; your result depends on the values and options you enter.

Excel guidance

Use this workbook approach: =COUNTA(TEXTSPLIT(A2," "))/B2. Format percentage results as Percentage, dates as dates, and financial values with the correct currency. Avoid rounding intermediate steps.