Reading Time Calculator

Paste your text to instantly estimate reading and speaking time.

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How to Use

  1. Paste or type your text into the box — stats update instantly.
  2. Select a reading speed: Slow (150 wpm), Average (200 wpm), Fast (250 wpm), or enter a custom speed.
  3. Reading time and speaking time update automatically as you change the speed or the text.

Speaking time is calculated at 125 words per minute — the typical pace for a comfortable presentation or speech. Use it to plan talks, podcasts, or voiceovers.

Average adult reading speed is 200–250 wpm for non-fiction and 150–200 wpm for technical content.

About this Reading Time

Use this free reading time calculator to estimate how long text will take to read or speak. It is useful for blog posts, presentations, scripts, emails, newsletters, and course content. No signup is required, and the tool works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers.