Reading Time Calculator
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How long to read or say it?
Paste text or enter a word count — get reading time (at your speed), speaking time and page equivalents. Perfect for essays, articles and speeches.
Frequently asked questions
How many words per minute do people read?
Average adult: 200–250 wpm. Speaking is slower (~150 wpm) — that's why speeches need fewer words than articles.
How many words fit on a page?
About 500 for single-spaced, 250 double-spaced. We use 500 as the standard estimate.
Why is speaking time longer?
You speak ~150 wpm but read ~250 wpm. A 5-minute speech is only ~750 words.
Does this count my pasted text live?
Yes — paste and the word count, reading time and page estimate update instantly.