This free calculator tells you how long your email takes to read.
Paste an email. See reading time, sentence density and how many words come before your point.
- Words78
- Sentences8
- Avg. words per sentence9.8
- Longest sentence37 words
- Sentences over 25 words1
- Paragraphs5
- Words before your question77
Target: under 100 words, under 18 words per sentence, about 25 seconds.
Quick rule-based checks, run in your browser. The MailDignity API reads full context with AI and writes rewrites.
A cold email is read in seconds, or not at all.
Most recipients decide in under ten seconds whether to keep reading. Long sentences and late points make that decision for them.
Reading time alone is not the problem: density is. A 90-word email with one idea reads faster than a 60-word email with four.
Frequently asked questions.
How is reading time calculated?
At 230 words per minute, a typical screen reading speed.
What is a good length for a cold email?
Under 100 words, readable in about 25 seconds.
What does density mean here?
Average sentence length and how many ideas compete for attention.
Is it free?
Yes, it runs in your browser.
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