Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long it takes to read or speak your text out loud, instantly in your browser.
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
- Paste your text.
- Adjust the reading speed if needed. 200 words per minute is a typical adult silent-reading pace.
- Click Run to see the estimated reading time and speaking time.
How the Reading Time Calculator works
The calculator counts the words in your text, then divides by the reading speed to get reading time. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations and speeches.
A 1,000-word blog post takes about 5 minutes to read and about 7 minutes 42 seconds to deliver as a talk. Technical or dense material is read more slowly, so lower the speed for more realistic estimates.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this reading time calculator free?
- Yes. Estimate reading time at no cost, with no account required.
- How is reading time calculated?
- Reading time is your word count divided by your chosen reading speed, which defaults to 200 words per minute, a typical adult silent-reading pace. Speaking time assumes 130 words per minute.
- How many words is a 5-minute speech?
- At a typical speaking pace of 130 words per minute, a 5-minute speech is about 650 words.
- Does my text leave my browser?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, so your text is never sent to a server.