Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading and speaking time at your own words-per-minute.
Reading time
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225 wpm
Speaking time
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130 wpm
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Sentences
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Why Countly?
- Instant results as you type
- No login and no file uploads
- Your text never leaves your browser
- Works on mobile and desktop
Plan content around attention
Blog readers commit to articles they can finish, which is why "5 min read" labels improve engagement. Speakers use the same maths in reverse: a 10-minute slot is about 1,300 spoken words. Adjust the sliders to match your audience and content type.
Frequently asked questions
- What reading speed should I use?
- 225 words per minute is the average for adult silent reading. Technical material is closer to 150 wpm.
- How fast do people speak?
- Conversational presentation pace is roughly 130 words per minute; podcasts and audiobooks run 150–160 wpm.
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