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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate how long text takes to read and to read aloud. Paste any article, script, or post to get reading time, speaking time, word count, and character count instantly. Adjust the reading speed to match your audience.

Built for reading time calculator workflows and closely related tasks like read time calculator.

117 chars21 words
117 characters, 21 words

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Reading time: 6 sec (at 200 wpm) Speaking time: 10 sec (at 130 wpm) Words: 21 Characters: 117

Example usage

Example input

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog while the calculator estimates how long this passage takes to read aloud.

Example output

Reading time: 6 sec (at 200 wpm) Speaking time: 10 sec (at 130 wpm) Words: 21 Characters: 117

Batch Processing

Enter multiple inputs, one per line. Each line will be processed separately.

Why this tool?

All tools run entirely in your browser no uploads, no tracking.. All processing happens in your browser so no text ever leaves your device.

Quick tips

  • •Outputs update live as you type.
  • •Use the sticky copy button to grab results quickly.
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How it works

  • Paste the text you want to measure.
  • The tool counts the words and estimates reading and speaking time.
  • Adjust the words-per-minute speed to match a slower or faster audience.

Use cases

Estimate read time for blog posts and articles.
Time scripts, speeches, and video voiceovers.
Plan content length for newsletters and posts.
Check how long a passage takes to read aloud.

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FAQ

How is reading time calculated?

It divides the word count by a reading speed (200 words per minute by default) to estimate silent reading time, and uses about 130 words per minute for speaking time.

Can I change the reading speed?

Yes. Enter your own words-per-minute value to match a particular audience, such as a slower speed for technical material.

What counts as a word?

Any run of non-space characters separated by spaces counts as a word, which matches how most word counters and reading estimates work.