Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long a text takes to read, or how long a talk will run. Type the word count and pick a pace.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
Time is the word count divided by the pace in words per minute. Silent reading is quicker than reading aloud, and speaking is slower still, so pick the row that fits your case.
The pace figures are rough averages. Your own speed may be faster or slower, and dense text takes longer than light text.
Worked example
A text of 1,500 words, read at the pace you chose, takes 6 min 18 s, or 6.3 minutes.
Questions
How many words a minute do people read?
Many adults read silently at a few hundred words a minute. The paces here are a rough guide, not a test result.
Does this count pictures or tables?
No. It counts only the words you enter, so add some extra time for pictures, tables or pauses.
How long will a speech run?
Pick the speech pace. Add time for pauses, questions and slides, since they are not in the count.
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