Reading Time Calculator
How long a word count takes to read or speak.
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Results
- Silent reading time
- 10m 5s
- Reading aloud (150 wpm)
- 16m 0s
- Presentation pace (130 wpm)
- 18m 28s
- Audiobook length (155 wpm)
- 15m 29s
- Pages (250 words each)
- 9.6
Quick answer
Adults read silently at about 238 words per minute and speak at roughly 140 words per minute.
Minutes = words ÷ words per minute
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
- 1Enter the word count.
- 2Adjust reading speed if your audience differs.
- 3Read the times for silent and spoken delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How many words is a 10-minute talk?
About 1,300 at a comfortable speaking pace — most people over-write their scripts.
What's a typical blog reading time?
1,500 words is roughly a 6-minute read, which is a common sweet spot for engagement.