Reading & Speaking Time Estimator — Free Tool
Estimate how long it will take to read or speak your text aloud. Get instant feedback based on average and customizable reading and speaking speeds.
Default reading speed is set to 200 WPM
Default speaking speed is set to 130 WPM
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Reading & Speaking Time Estimator
Curious how long it will take to read or present your content? Use this free tool to instantly calculate estimated times based on industry-standard and customizable WPM values.
By default, we use 200 WPM for reading and 130 WPM for speaking — typical for adult readers and spoken delivery. You can change these settings as you need.Why Use This Tool?
- Helps script and rehearse speeches or voiceovers.
- Writers and bloggers can estimate post length.
- Educators use it to plan lecture segments or video lengths.
- Great for UX writers preparing timed or spoken content.
Metrics Provided
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
Words | Total number of words in your text |
Reading Time | Estimated time to read (customizable WPM) |
Speaking Time | Estimated time to speak (customizable WPM) |
Characters | Total character count including spaces |
How to Use
Paste or type your text in the input field above. Adjust the WPM settings if desired. The tool updates instantly with estimated reading and speaking times.
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