Estimate how long it takes to read or speak any text. Paste your article, blog post, or essay below.
This tool instantly estimates how long it takes to read or speak any text. Perfect for bloggers, content creators, writers, and anyone who needs to know the length of their article or presentation.
Adjust the reading speed to match your audience — slow for complex technical content, fast for simple articles.
The calculator counts the total number of words in your text, then divides by your selected words-per-minute (WPM) speed. The average adult reads at 200 WPM and speaks at about 130 WPM. Results update automatically as you type.
Sentence and paragraph counts are also calculated in real time, giving you a full picture of your text structure alongside the time estimates.
The average adult reads at about 200–250 words per minute (WPM) for non-fiction. For technical or complex content, reading speed typically drops to 150 WPM or lower. Academic reading is often even slower at around 100 WPM. This tool defaults to 200 WPM.
Speaking time is based on how fast someone talks aloud, which is typically slower than silent reading. The average speaking pace is 130–150 WPM. Speaking time is useful for podcast scripts, speeches, presentations, and voice-over scripts.
Most readers prefer articles that take 3–7 minutes to read (600–1,400 words at 200 WPM). For SEO, long-form content of 1,500–2,500 words (7–12 minutes) often performs best in search rankings while still being readable.
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded to any server and stays completely private on your device.
Yes. Use the Speaking Time result for video scripts or voice-overs. A 10-minute video needs roughly 1,300 words at 130 WPM. Adjust the speaking speed to match your presenter's natural pace for a more accurate estimate.
The estimate is based on average reading speed and is a reliable approximation for most content. Actual reading time may vary depending on content complexity, formatting, images, and the individual reader's familiarity with the topic.