Reading Time Calculator
Calculate estimated reading and speaking time for any text based on your reading speed.
Reading Speed:
Custom:WPM
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About This Tool
Calculates estimated reading and speaking time for a given text based on word count and reading speed.
The average adult reads at around 200–250 WPM, while average speaking speed is about 130 WPM.
How to Use
- Paste or type the text you want to analyze.
- Select a reading speed preset or enter a custom WPM value.
- Reading and speaking time are calculated automatically.
- Review detailed statistics like word count, sentences, and paragraphs.
Use Cases
Great for blog posts, speeches, presentations, and any content where length or timing matters.
FAQ
- What is WPM? — WPM stands for Words Per Minute — the average number of words read in one minute.
- How is speaking time calculated? — Speaking time uses a fixed rate of 130 WPM, the average conversational speaking speed.
- Is the estimate accurate? — It's an approximation. Actual time varies by content complexity, familiarity, and individual reading style.