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Reading Time Calculator
Reading Time Calculator
Estimate content consumption time for readers and speakers
SPEED ANALYZER
Your Draft / Script
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Est Time: 0m
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Reading Time
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Speaking Time
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Total Words
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Total Characters
Slow Reader (150 wpm)
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Fast Reader (250 wpm)
0 min
Speech Recommendation
Short
Content Depth Analysis
Word Complexity
Simple
Keyword Density (Top)
N/A
About the Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long it takes to read or speak a piece of text. Handy for blog posts, speeches, presentations and video scripts.
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
- Paste your article, script or post.
- Press Calculate Detailed Time to see reading and speaking time.
- Use Copy Time Report to keep the results.
Formula and method
Reading time = word count ÷ words per minute. Average adults read around 200 to 250 words per minute and speak at about 130 to 150.
Worked example
A 1,500-word article is roughly 6 to 7 minutes to read and about 10 to 11 minutes to present aloud.
When to use the Reading Time Calculator
- Adding an estimated reading time to blog posts.
- Checking whether a speech or presentation fits its time slot.
- Judging the length of an article.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming everyone reads at the same speed.
- Not counting the time for images, tables and code.
Tips
- Add time for pauses, slides and questions when planning a talk.
- Technical or dense material takes longer to read.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 650 to 750 words at a normal speaking pace.
About 200 to 250 words per minute on average when reading silently, and about 130 words per minute when speaking aloud.