Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long it takes to read any text based on average reading speed.
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About this tool
- What is the average reading speed?
- The average adult reads silently at around 200–250 words per minute (wpm). Slower or more careful readers typically read at 150 wpm, while fast readers can manage 250 wpm or more. Speed readers using techniques like chunking or skimming can reach 400 wpm or higher, though comprehension may vary at very high speeds.
- How is reading time calculated?
- Reading time is calculated by counting the number of words in your text and dividing by your chosen reading speed in words per minute. For example, a 1,000-word article read at 200 wpm takes approximately 5 minutes. The result is shown in minutes and seconds for precision.
- How many words are on a typical page?
- A standard printed page of body text contains roughly 250 words. This varies by font size, margins, and formatting, but 250 words per page is the widely used publishing and academic convention for estimating page counts from word counts.
- What is the audio (speaking) time estimate?
- The audio estimate shows how long it would take to read the text aloud at a natural speaking pace of approximately 150 words per minute. This is useful for estimating podcast episode lengths, speech durations, voiceover scripts, or presentation timings.
- Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
- No. All calculations run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded to any server and never stored anywhere. You can use this tool with fully private or confidential text without any privacy risk.