Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long text takes to read and speak at a reading speed you choose.
About Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long any text will take to read silently and to read aloud, based on a reading speed you set with the slider (100–400 words per minute). It's ideal for planning blog posts, presentations, video scripts and speeches where timing matters. All calculation happens live in your browser.
How to use Reading Time Calculator
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Paste or type your text into the box.
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Adjust the reading and speaking speed sliders to match your audience.
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Read the estimated reading and speaking times instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading speed should I use?
The average adult reads around 200–250 words per minute silently and speaks about 130 words per minute aloud, but you can adjust both sliders to match your content and audience.
How is the time calculated?
The word count is divided by your chosen words-per-minute rate, then shown in minutes and seconds. Nothing is uploaded — it's all computed on your device.
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