About this tool
Estimate reading time for your actual audience
Reading time is useful when planning blog posts, presentations, narration, lessons, newsletters, and documentation. The estimate divides the detected word count by your selected words-per-minute speed and shows both minutes and seconds.
No single speed fits every reader. Dense technical material, unfamiliar vocabulary, and reading aloud are usually slower than casual silent reading. Adjust the speed control to model the context instead of treating one default as exact.
As a quick words-to-time reference, 1,000 words takes about 4 minutes at 250 words per minute, while a 5-minute spoken script is roughly 650 words at 130 words per minute. Use the adjustable speed for a result that matches your audience.