Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long your text takes to read silently or aloud, with an adjustable words-per-minute speed.
Runs in your browser. Your input is processed on your device and is not uploaded to our server.
Reading time
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Speaking time
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Formula:
time = words ÷ words per minuteHow to use the Reading Time Calculator
- Paste your text or enter a word count.
- Adjust the reading and speaking speeds if needed.
- Use the estimate in your article, presentation or video script.
Reading time = words ÷ words per minute. The default reading speed of 238 words per minute comes from a 2019 meta-analysis of adult silent reading in English; speaking speed defaults to 150 words per minute, a typical presentation pace. Technical content, non-native readers and complex topics are slower.
Frequently asked questions
What reading speed should I use?
Use 200–250 wpm for general web content, 150–200 for technical material, and 130–160 wpm for speeches and voice-overs.