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Reading Time Calculator
See how many words your text has and how long it takes to read aloud.
Estimate reading time
Words: 0 · Characters: 0 ·
Sentences: 0
Reading aloud: —
Silent reading at 240 words per minute: —
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
- Paste the text you want to measure into the box.
- Set your speaking speed in words per minute.
- Read the word count and the estimated reading time.
Features
- Word, character and sentence counts
- Time to read aloud at your own speaking speed
- Silent reading estimate for comparison
- Everything runs locally in your browser
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the free online reading time calculator.
The tool divides the number of words in your text by the speaking speed you set, then
converts the result into minutes and seconds.
Silent reading averages about 240 words per minute, while reading aloud is usually between
130 and 160 words per minute.
Yes. At 200 words per minute a 200 word passage takes exactly one minute to read aloud.
Yes. Set your natural speaking speed and the tool shows whether your script fits the time
slot you have been given.
Sentences are counted by the full stops, question marks and exclamation marks in your text.
No. All counting happens in your browser, so your text never leaves your device and is never
stored.
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktop computers.
Yes. It is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no limit on how much text you can
check.
Last updated: October 10, 2026