This tool estimates how long Romanian text takes to read, using 200 words per minute — the typical Romanian silent-reading average — with a slider for slower or faster readers.
How it works
Reading time is a simple ratio:
minutes = word_count / words_per_minuteThe tool counts words by splitting the text on whitespace and punctuation, then divides by the chosen speed. The default of 200 WPM reflects average adult silent reading of ordinary Romanian prose; the result is displayed as whole minutes and seconds.
Choosing a speed
Reading rate depends heavily on the material and the reader:
| Content type | Typical WPM |
|---|---|
| Light fiction, news | 220 to 260 |
| General prose (default) | 200 |
| Technical / academic | 130 to 170 |
| Spoken narration (audio) | 130 to 150 |
For a blog “X min read” badge, the 200 WPM default matches what most Romanian publishers use. For estimating audiobook or podcast length, drop the slider toward 140 WPM, since speech is slower than silent reading.
Notes
The estimate assumes continuous reading without re-reading or note-taking, so studying or proofreading takes considerably longer. The word counter treats numbers and hyphenated compounds as single words. All processing happens locally in your browser — your text never leaves the page.