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Reading Time Calculator
Paste your article and see how long it takes to read or speak out loud. Adjust the reading speed to match your audience.
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Reading speed: 200 words/min
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How reading time is calculated
Reading time is the number of words divided by the average reading speed. Most adults read non-fiction at 200 to 250 words per minute, so a 1,000-word article takes about 4 to 5 minutes.
Speaking time uses a slower pace of roughly 130 words per minute, which is useful for presenters, podcasters and teachers preparing a script.
Typical reading speeds
- Children and learners: 100 to 150 words per minute
- Average adults: 200 to 250 words per minute
- Fast readers and professionals: 300 to 400 words per minute
- Technical or academic text: 100 to 200 words per minute
💡 Tip: Showing an estimated reading time at the top of a blog post helps readers decide whether to start, which can improve engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading speed should I use?
Use 200 for a general audience. Lower it for technical content or learners, raise it for fast professional readers.
How is speaking time different?
People speak more slowly than they read, so speaking time uses about 130 words per minute.
Is my text saved or sent to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser with JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device and we never see it.