Example: Reading time 6 min 18 s. Change the values above to calculate your own.
About the Reading Time Calculator
Adults read about 238 words per minute silently and speak about 140 per minute in a presentation. Have a document instead of a word count? Use the Word Counter to load it.
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
- Enter your numbers (or keep the example).
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Copy the result, or copy the link: it keeps your numbers so you can share them.
Reading and speaking time by length
| Words | Reading (238 wpm) | Speaking (140 wpm) | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 1 min 3 s | 1 min 47 s | 0.5 |
| 500 | 2 min 6 s | 3 min 34 s | 1 |
| 750 | 3 min 9 s | 5 min 21 s | 1.5 |
| 1,000 | 4 min 12 s | 7 min 9 s | 2 |
| 1,500 | 6 min 18 s | 10 min 43 s | 3 |
| 2,000 | 8 min 24 s | 14 min 17 s | 4 |
| 3,000 | 12 min 36 s | 21 min 26 s | 6 |
| 5,000 | 21 min 1 s | 35 min 43 s | 10 |
| 10,000 | 42 min 1 s | 1 h 11 min 26 s | 20 |
How it's calculated
Minutes = words ÷ words per minute.
Features
- Instant resultsUpdates as you type.
- Shareable linkThe URL keeps your inputs.
- Reference tableCommon values on this page.
- Works offlineRuns in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Reading Time Calculator free?
Yes, the Reading Time Calculator is free with no sign-up, no limits and no ads covering the result.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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