200 words per minute for silent reading (same as the word-counter page). Speaking defaults to 150. Both sliders are editable.

How are words counted?

Whitespace splits, same idea as Word and Google Docs.

Is this Flesch–Kincaid?

No. That page scores grade level. This page is only duration.

Same math. Slow the WPM if the audience is scanning on a phone.

Runs in your browser · Last updated 7 September 2026

Free Reading Time Calculator

Free reading time calculator. Words ÷ 200 WPM (or your rate), plus speaking time. Browser tool — nothing is uploaded.

Text

Reading WPMSpeaking WPM

Words

Reading time

9 sec

Speaking time

12 sec

Characters

201

Seconds (read)

How to use this tool

Paste the article or script.
Set reading and speaking words per minute.
Read minutes, seconds, and word count.

Worked example

400 words at 200 WPM is exactly 2 minutes. 4 words at 120 WPM is 2 seconds. The word-counter page uses the same 200 WPM default for its reading-time footnote.

Frequently asked questions

What WPM do you use?: 200 words per minute for silent reading (same as the word-counter page). Speaking defaults to 150. Both sliders are editable.
How are words counted?: Whitespace splits, same idea as Word and Google Docs.
Is this Flesch–Kincaid?: No. That page scores grade level. This page is only duration.
Newsletter vs blog?: Same math. Slow the WPM if the audience is scanning on a phone.
Uploaded?: No.