Reading Time Estimator
Paste a speech, script or essay to see how long it takes to read or say aloud. Your text is processed in your browser. Our tools never upload it.
- Reading time
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- Speaking time
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- Words
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Enter a speed between 50 and 1,000 words per minute.
Words and minutes at a glance
| Time | Said aloud | Read silently |
|---|---|---|
| 30 sec | 80 | 120 |
| 45 sec | 110 | 180 |
| 1 min | 150 | 240 |
| 2 min | 300 | 480 |
| 3 min | 450 | 710 |
| 5 min | 750 | 1,190 |
| 10 min | 1,500 | 2,380 |
| 15 min | 2,250 | 3,570 |
| 20 min | 3,000 | 4,760 |
| 30 min | 4,500 | 7,140 |
| Words | Said aloud | Read silently |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 40 sec | 26 sec |
| 250 | 1 min 40 sec | 1 min |
| 500 | 3 min 20 sec | 2 min |
| 750 | 5 min | 3 min |
| 1,000 | 6 min 40 sec | 4 min |
| 1,500 | 10 min | 6 min |
| 2,000 | 13 min 20 sec | 8 min |
| 2,500 | 16 min 40 sec | 11 min |
| 3,000 | 20 min | 13 min |
| 5,000 | 33 min 20 sec | 21 min |
Said aloud at 150 words per minute, read silently at 238. Change the speeds above and the tables follow.
Questions
How many words is a one-minute speech?
About 150 words at a typical speaking pace, and about 110 for 45 seconds. The tables above list more lengths and follow your own speed if you change it.
What reading speed should I use?
The default 238 words per minute is the average for adults reading silently. Use a lower speed for technical text.
What is speaking time?
How long the text takes to say aloud at a presentation pace, 150 words per minute by default.
Is my text stored?
No. The estimate is calculated in your browser and nothing is sent or saved.
Does it work offline?
Yes, once the page has loaded. The tool keeps working with your internet switched off, because it runs entirely in your browser.