Estimate how long your survey will take to complete based on question counts and optional reading time. Keep surveys short to reduce drop‑off—then build your survey in VividSurvey.
No signup required for this estimator.
Add question counts by type (and optional intro word count). Adjust timings to match your audience.
Question counts
Defaults are benchmarks (simple online questions are often estimated ~7.5s each).
E.g., yes/no, single choice, 1–5 rating.
Benchmark for very simple questions.
E.g., “Select all that apply”.
Often slower than single-choice.
Enter total rows across all grids.
Rows are usually faster than full questions.
Short text / long text.
Usually much longer than simple questions.
Reading time (optional)
If your survey has intro/instructions, estimate reading time using words per minute.
Paste into a word counter, then enter total words.
Average silent reading rate cited ~238 WPM.
Optional overhead
Add time for page transitions, media, or complex logic.
E.g., video, loading, extra instructions.
Rounding makes estimates easier to communicate.
This page combines (1) reading time from your intro word count and reading speed, and (2) answering time from question counts and per‑question benchmarks. As a simple benchmark, very simple online questions are often estimated around 7.5 seconds each.
A commonly cited adult silent reading average for English is about 238 words per minute, but real audiences vary.
Use this as a planning estimate, then confirm by taking the survey yourself and watching real completion times.