INTERACTIVE TOOL
Reading time calculator
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How to use this tool
- Paste the complete text.
- Choose an appropriate words-per-minute rate.
- Allow separately for pauses, examples and interventions.
Formula or method usedMinutes = word count ÷ words per minute.
Worked example
A 600-word text at 200 words per minute has a mathematical duration of three minutes.
Assumptions and limits
This is a word-count estimate rather than an audio measurement.
Frequently asked questions
What speed should I use?+
A common reference is 200 words per minute, adjusted for your audience.
What happens to my inputs?+
Calculation inputs are processed locally in your browser. Favorites and preferences may be saved on this device. The site may perform separate network requests for live panels; these do not include the values entered into this local calculator. Do not paste secrets into public tools.
How should I check the result?+
This is a word-count estimate rather than an audio measurement.