📖 Reading Time Calculator

Paste text or enter a word count to estimate reading and speaking time.

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🎤 Speaking Time

How to Use This Reading Time Calculator

There are two ways to use this tool:

  1. Paste Text — Copy and paste your article, essay, or document directly. The word count updates automatically.
  2. Enter Word Count — If you already know the word count, switch to manual mode and type it in.

Adjust the WPM (words per minute) slider to match your reading speed. The default is 200 WPM, which is the average adult reading speed.

Reading Speed Reference

  • Slow reader: 100–150 WPM
  • Average reader: 200–250 WPM
  • Fast reader: 300–400 WPM
  • Speed reader: 400–700 WPM
  • Average speaking: 130 WPM

Why Estimate Reading Time?

Knowing reading time helps bloggers set expectations for their audience, students plan study sessions, and presenters time their talks. Many popular blogs display estimated reading time to improve user experience.

Learn how to organize your reading and notes in our Build a Second Brain Guide.