Book Reading Time Calculator

Upload a PDF or paste text / enter manual details. The tool estimates reading time using words-per-minute (WPM).

PDF text will be extracted in the browser (no server). Works best with searchable PDFs.
If both are provided, PDF takes priority.
Typical adult average: 200–300 WPM. Adjust for skimming or dense text.
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Manual inputs / Alternatives

This is useful when you can't extract text from a scanned PDF.

Tips

  • Searchable PDFs (not images) produce accurate word counts.
  • For scanned PDFs, try OCR externally then paste text here.
  • Adjust WPM: slow (150), average (250), fast (400).

How to Use the Book Reading Time Calculator

  1. Upload a PDF – Choose a searchable PDF file to automatically extract text.
  2. Paste Text – Copy and paste book content or chapters manually.
  3. Enter Page Count – If your PDF is scanned, enter total pages and average words per page.
  4. Set Reading Speed (WPM) – Adjust words per minute based on your reading ability.
  5. Click Calculate – Instantly see total words and estimated reading time.

This tool works fully in your browser. Your files and text are never uploaded to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a book reading time calculator?

A book reading time calculator estimates how long it will take to read a book or document based on word count and reading speed.

What is the average reading speed?

The average adult reading speed is between 200 and 300 words per minute.

Can I calculate reading time for PDFs?

Yes. Upload searchable PDFs to calculate accurate reading time instantly.

Does Bookexo store my files?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is uploaded.

Is this reading time calculator free?

Yes. The Bookexo reading time calculator is 100% free to use.