Calculate the Reading Time of a Text Online
Estimate the reading and speaking time of a text, right in your browser.
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Based on ~220 wpm reading, ~130 wpm speaking.
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This tool estimates both the silent reading time and the read-aloud time of a text based on its word count. Handy for blog posts, video scripts, or speeches. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, with no text ever uploaded.
What is it for?
- ▸ Show an estimated reading time at the top of a blog post
- ▸ Time a YouTube video script before recording
- ▸ Check how long a speech or presentation takes to read aloud
- ▸ Adjust a text's length to fit within a target duration
FAQ
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated from the word count divided by an average reading speed, usually around 200 to 250 words per minute.
What is the average reading speed?
An adult reads silently at about 200 to 250 words per minute and reads aloud more slowly, around 130 to 150 words per minute.
What's the difference between silent and read-aloud time?
Reading aloud is slower because it includes pronouncing each word, so the tool shows both durations separately.
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