Reading & Speaking Time Calculator
Estimate how long an article, script, presentation, or speech will take to read or deliver aloud.
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Estimated reading time
Based on your selected reading speed.
Estimated speaking time
Based on your selected speaking speed.
Text statistics
Word count
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Reading speed
Speaking speed
How are reading and speaking times estimated?
Reading time is estimated by dividing the word count by your selected reading speed. Speaking time uses the same approach with your chosen speaking pace.
Reading time = Word count ÷ Reading speed
Speaking time = Word count ÷ Speaking speed
These estimates do not account for pauses, audience interaction, slide transitions, pronunciation difficulties, or the complexity of the text. Actual delivery times may vary.