Free Online Reading Time Calculator
Paste any article, essay, or document to calculate the estimated reading time and speaking time. The tool analyzes word count, average word length, sentence length, and text complexity to provide accurate time estimates. Uses adjustable reading speed (default 225 WPM for reading, 150 WPM for speaking). Perfect for bloggers, teachers, presenters, and content creators planning their content delivery.
< 1 min
Reading time
< 1 min
Speaking time
30
Words
190
Characters
2
Sentences
1
Paragraphs
5.4
Avg word length
15.0
Avg sentence length
Common questions
How accurate is the reading time estimate?
The estimate uses 225 words per minute as the default adult reading speed, which is the industry standard used by Medium, WordPress, and other major platforms. You can adjust the WPM slider for faster or slower readers.
What is the difference between reading time and speaking time?
Reading time assumes silent reading at ~225 WPM. Speaking time uses ~150 WPM, which accounts for natural pauses, pronunciation, and audience comprehension time. Speaking time is useful for presentations and podcasts.