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Reading Time Calculator

Calculate accurate reading and speaking times for your text.

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How to use the Reading Time Calculator

Paste your text to instantly see reading time, speaking time, word count, and character statistics.

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What is the Reading Time Calculator?

The Reading Time Calculator estimates reading duration (225 WPM average adult speed) and speaking duration (130 WPM) alongside word, character, and sentence counts.

Who is the Reading Time Calculator for?

Useful for bloggers optimizing article length, podcasters scripting episodes, and public speakers timing presentations.

How to Use the Reading Time Calculator

  1. Paste or type your text content.
  2. View instant reading time, speaking time, and word count.

Worked Calculation Example

A 1,500-word blog post has an estimated reading time of 6 minutes 40 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated?

Reading Time = Word Count ÷ 225 words per minute (average adult silent reading speed).

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