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Reading Time Calculator
Paste your text to estimate how long it takes to read silently or to say out loud. Adjust the reading speed to match your audience.
Runs entirely in your browser — your text is never uploaded
- Reading time
- 0 sec
- Speaking time
- 0 sec
- Words
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
200 wpm
140 wpm
How to use the reading time calculator
- Paste the text you want to measure.
- Pick a reading speed, or type your own words per minute.
- Read both the silent reading estimate and the speaking estimate.
Examples
Input
1,000 words at 200 wpm
Result
5 minutes reading, about 7 minutes speaking
Input
A 3-minute talk
Result
Roughly 400–450 words
About the reading time calculator
Typical adult silent reading of general prose runs 200 to 250 words per minute; technical material is slower and skimming is much faster. Speaking is slower still — a comfortable presentation pace is about 130 to 150 words per minute.
Use the speaking estimate when scripting talks, videos or voice notes, and the reading estimate for articles and documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Which speed should I use?
200 wpm is a safe default for general audiences. Lower it for technical or academic text.
Does it account for images or code?
No — it measures words only, so pages heavy with figures will take longer in practice.
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