Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long a piece of text takes to read, and to say out loud, from its word count and a reading speed you can adjust. It's handy for articles, scripts and presentations, and it works instantly in your browser.
- 100% free
- Private & safe
- Runs in your browser
Why use Reading Time Calculator?
Reading Time Calculator helps you optimise and publish with confidence, producing clean, standards-friendly output you can paste straight into your site.
- Runs instantly in your browser — nothing to install, nothing uploaded.
- Completely free, with no account, no watermarks and no usage limits.
- Handles Reading time = words ÷ words-per-minute; Speaking time ≈ words ÷ 150 wpm.
- Paste your article or text.
- Works on any device — desktop, tablet and phone — and is fully keyboard accessible.
How to use Reading Time Calculator
- Paste your article or text.
- Optionally adjust the reading speed in words per minute.
- See the estimated reading and speaking times.
- Use it to plan articles or talks.
Examples
- Estimating a blog post takes 6 minutes to read.
- Timing a speech script at 150 words per minute.
Supported formats & limits
- Reading time = words ÷ words-per-minute
- Speaking time ≈ words ÷ 150 wpm
Limitations
- Estimates are averages; actual pace varies by reader and content.
- Complex or technical text usually reads more slowly.
Frequently asked questions
What reading speed is used?
A default of 225 words per minute, which you can adjust to match your audience.
How is speaking time estimated?
At about 150 words per minute, a typical speaking pace.
Is my text uploaded?
No — everything is calculated in your browser.
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