Free Reading Time Calculator

Estimate reading and speaking time for any text.

Reading speed (words/min)

Speaking speed (words/min)

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Words

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How to use the Reading Time Calculator

1Paste your text.
2See reading & speaking time.
3Adjust speed if needed.

Features

Reading & speaking estimates
Adjustable wpm
Word count included

Frequently Asked Questions

What reading speed is assumed?

200 words per minute for silent reading (adult average) and 130 wpm for speaking. You can change both.

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About the Reading Time Calculator

Estimates how long a text takes to read silently (200 wpm) and aloud (130 wpm). The Reading Time Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your data is processed locally and never uploaded to a server. Explore more Text tools or browse all free online tools.