Reading Time Calculator estimates how long it will take to read a given text. It calculates reading time based on word count and customizable reading speed (WPM).
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POSTapi.apiverve.com/v1/readingtime
VerificationFormat
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{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
// Reading Time Calculator response payload
}
}Code examples — ready to paste, with real parameters
curl -X POST "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/readingtime" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"text":"This is a sample article with multiple paragraphs. Reading time will be calculated based on word count. The average reading speed is 250 words per minute, which can be customized. This helps content creators provide accurate time estimates to their readers.","wpm":250}'Replace
YOUR_API_KEY with your key.Full reference in the docs →
Access methods
Call it however you build.
One endpoint, many ways in — REST with JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV, plus GraphQL and an MCP interface for AI agents.
JSON
Default REST response
XML
Markup format
YAML
Human-readable
CSV
Tabular export
Beta
GraphQL
Query language
New
MCP
For AI agents
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What does the Reading Time Calculator API do?
Reading Time Calculator estimates how long it will take to read a given text. It calculates reading time based on word count and customizable reading speed (WPM).
How do I authenticate Reading Time Calculator API requests?
Pass your API key in the x-api-key header over HTTPS. One key works across all 300+ APIVerve APIs — there are no per-endpoint credentials.
How much does the Reading Time Calculator API cost?
Each call spends 1 credit from your shared pool. The free tier includes 100 credits every month, and paid plans add more headroom.
How fast is the Reading Time Calculator API?
Typical responses return in around 275 ms (p50), served from 24 regions under a 99.9% uptime SLA.
What response formats does the Reading Time Calculator API support?
JSON by default, plus XML and YAML via the format parameter. GraphQL and an MCP interface for AI agents are available across the catalog.
What HTTP method does the Reading Time Calculator API use?
POST over HTTPS, following standard REST conventions with a consistent { status, error, data } response envelope.