Reading & Speaking Time Calculator
Estimate the minutes needed to read or speak a passage from its word count.
Add your script to estimate its duration at fixed reading and speaking speeds.
A clear result starts here
Run the tool to see your output here.
Try the example to explore how it works.What to know about this tool
Uses fixed speeds of 225 words per minute for reading and 130 for speaking, rounded up to at least one minute. Up to 1 MB and 20,000 lines per input.
Instructions and examples
From input to output
- Add the script by typing, pasting or loading TXT.
- Select Estimate time.
- Read the word count and separate reading/speaking estimates.
Settings and result behavior
- Words split on whitespace. Times round up to whole minutes, with a one-minute minimum.
- Rates are fixed here; Word counter uses a different reading rate and reports seconds.
A worked example
- Input
A 260-word public presentation script.
- Settings
- Fixed rates: 225 words/minute reading; 130 speaking.
- Expected result
Reading: 2 min. Speaking: 2 min. Words: 260.
Supported input and limits
Type or paste text, or use the TXT import control for a UTF-8 text file. PDF and Word documents cannot be imported into this text workspace. Copy/download saves the estimate report as text.
Uses fixed speeds of 225 words per minute for reading and 130 for speaking, rounded up to at least one minute. Up to 1 MB and 20,000 lines per input.
If the result is unexpected
- Very short scripts still show one minute because of rounding.
- For a talk with pauses, demonstrations or unfamiliar terms, time a rehearsal and allow additional time.
Check before using the result
Use the estimate for planning, then test your actual delivery. It does not measure comprehension or speaking speed.
Report a problem with this tool. Include a nonsensitive example and your browser details.