Text Tools
Reading Time Calculator
Estimate reading and speaking time for any text based on configurable words-per-minute — great for blog and podcast planning.
Words
0
Reading time
1 min
Speaking time
1 min
About the Reading Time Calculator
The '6 min read' label on an article sets an expectation before anyone starts reading, and posts that carry one tend to hold attention better than those that do not.
Paste your text to get reading and speaking estimates, with an adjustable words-per-minute rate for different audiences.
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
- Paste the full article text, excluding navigation and footer.
- Set the reading rate. 200–250 wpm suits general web prose; drop to 150 for technical documentation.
- Read the speaking estimate if you are planning a script — speech runs near 130–150 wpm, far slower than reading.
- Add the resulting figure to your article byline or podcast description.