About the Reading Time Calculator
Show readers how long an article takes (“5 min read”) or time a speech before you give it. The default reading speed of 238 words per minute comes from a 2019 meta-analysis of adult silent reading; the speaking default of 150 wpm suits presentations.
How to use it
- Paste your text.
- Adjust reading or speaking speed if needed.
- Use the estimated times.
Good to know
- Technical content, code and dense data are read much more slowly than prose.
- Speaking time does not include pauses, slides or audience interaction.