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Reading Time Calculator
Paste your text. See reading time (silent), speaking time (aloud), and listening time (podcast pace) with a wpm slider you can adjust.
- 3 modes
- Adjustable wpm
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- Free
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How reading time is calculated
Silent reading defaults to 250 wpm, a middle-ground average adult pace on moderately complex text. Speaking time uses 130 wpm, roughly the pace of an unhurried presenter. Podcast pace defaults to 160 wpm, a natural conversational rate. Slide any of these to match your audience or style; the outputs re-render live.
Reading speed by audience
- Adult, casual text: 200 to 300 wpm
- Adult, technical text: 150 to 220 wpm
- Speaking, presentation pace: 120 to 140 wpm
- Speaking, casual podcast: 150 to 170 wpm
- Speaking, auctioneer or rushed: 200+ wpm
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Common questions
Why does my measured reading time differ from a video?
Video adds pauses, cuts, B-roll, and visual demonstrations. The counter is text-only.