Estimate how long a text takes to read and to speak.
The reading time calculator estimates how long it takes to read a text silently (238 words per minute on average) and to read it aloud (about 150 words per minute). Adjust both speeds to match your audience.
Showing the reading time on a blog post, such as 5 min read, helps visitors decide to start reading, and the speaking time helps plan speeches, podcasts and video scripts.
Two estimates at once.
Set your own words per minute.
Words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
A ready min read label to copy.
About 238 words per minute for non-fiction, according to a large 2019 review of studies.
Around 130 to 160 words per minute in presentations and podcasts.
About 4 minutes to read and 7 minutes to speak.
No, only the text you paste.