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Free Reading Time Calculator

Estimate how long it takes to read any text. Choose a reading speed, get word count, sentence count, and speaking time estimates.

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Reading time
less than a minute
@ 238 wpm
Speaking time
less than a minute
@ 130 wpm
97
Words
514
Characters
13
Sentences
1
Paragraphs

Average speeds: Adults read at 200–250 wpm silently. Audiobooks are narrated at 120–150 wpm. Speed readers can reach 500–700 wpm with comprehension drop-off.

Medium articles: ~1,200 words (~5 min). Long-form: ~2,500 words (~10 min). Books average 70,000–90,000 words (~5–6 hours at 250 wpm).

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