Updated: August 2026 • Verified v1.2

Content Reading & Speaking Time Calculator

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Reading Minutes = Word Count / Reading WPM; Speaking Minutes = Word Count / Speaking WPM
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Understanding Your Results

Calculates silent reading time (default 220 WPM) and spoken delivery time (default 130 WPM), alongside word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts.

Practical Guidance & Next Steps

Use 130 WPM when preparing presentations or podcast scripts to ensure comfortable pacing without rushing.

What is this?

A content duration estimator that converts written text into precise silent reading time and spoken presentation duration.

How does it work?

1. Paste your article, speech, essay, or script into the text area. 2. Adjust silent reading (WPM) or speaking speed (WPM) sliders if desired. 3. Instantly view estimated reading time, speech time, and detailed document metrics.

Why use it?

Essential for timing conference talks, keynote speeches, blog post headers, and video script recordings.

Technical Scope & Calculation Limitations

Speaking and reading speeds vary by individual and topic complexity. Adjustable sliders allow customizing WPM.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average adult reads silently at approximately 200 to 250 words per minute (WPM) for standard non-technical text.
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