Estimate how long a piece of text takes to read or read aloud.
Calculated locally — your text never leaves your device.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time = word count ÷ words per minute, while speaking time uses about 130 words per minute. Most adults read 200–250 words per minute silently. For example, a 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes to read at 200 wpm and roughly 7.5 minutes to read aloud — useful for articles, scripts and presentations.
Understanding your result
Most adults read 200–250 words per minute silently. Technical content reads slower; light content reads faster.
Formula and method
Reading time = word count ÷ words per minute. Speaking time uses about 130 words per minute.
Worked example
A 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes to read at 200 wpm and roughly 7.5 minutes to read aloud.
How to use this tool
- Paste your text.
- Set a reading speed, or keep 200 words per minute.
- Press Calculate.
About the Reading Time Calculator
The Reading Time Calculator estimates how long your text takes to read silently and to speak aloud, useful for articles, scripts and presentations.
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Frequently asked questions
What reading speed should I use?
Use 200–250 wpm for general audiences. Lower it for technical or dense material.