Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long text takes to read.
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Reading time
8 min
Speaking time (~130 wpm)
12 min
About the Reading Time Calculator
Free reading time calculator — estimate reading and speaking time from a word count and reading speed.
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
- 1Enter the word count.
- 2Adjust the reading speed if needed (200 wpm default).
- 3See estimated reading and speaking time.
Frequently asked questions
What's the average reading speed?
Adults read roughly 200–250 words per minute. Speaking aloud is slower, around 130 wpm.
How many words is a 5-minute read?
At 200 wpm, about 1,000 words.