Reading & Speaking Time Estimator

Estimate exactly how long it takes to read or speak a text.

Reading & Speaking Time Estimator

Paste your article, video script, or speech below. We instantly calculate exactly how long it will take an average person to read silently, or exactly how long it will take to present it aloud.

Silent Reading

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Advanced Speed Settings (WPM)

Silent Reading Speed (150 - 300)

Presentation Speaking Speed (100 - 160)

Average Reading vs. Speaking Speeds

The average adult reads silently at roughly 238 words per minute (WPM). However, speaking aloud (presentations, speeches, voiceovers) is naturally much slower to allow for enunciation and audience comprehension, averaging around 130 to 150 WPM.