Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long your text takes to read and to speak.
Paste your source on the left to see the analysis here.
Estimate Reading & Speaking Time
Paste your article or script and instantly see how long it takes to read at slow, average, and fast speeds, plus how long it takes to say aloud. The estimate is based on the word count and typical reading speeds.
What you get
- Reading time at 200, 250, and 300 words per minute
- Speaking time at 130 words per minute
- Live word count
- Updates instantly as you edit
Who it's for
Bloggers adding "5 min read" labels, speakers timing a script, teachers planning lessons, and anyone estimating how long content takes to consume.
Reading speeds explained
Silent reading for most adults falls between 200 and 300 words per minute depending on the difficulty of the material. Reading aloud or presenting is noticeably slower — around 130 words per minute — because of pacing and pronunciation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Reading Time Calculator.