Reading Time — Words to Minutes (Read + Speak)
How long does 2,000 words take to read? Slow/average/fast reader estimates + speech length for scripts.
Quick answer: Free reading-time calculator: paste text or enter words — see read minutes at slow/average/fast speeds plus speaking time.
How to use
- Paste text (or type word count).
- Read the four estimates live.
About this tool
Blog headers say '5 min read' — this is the honest math behind it: 200 wpm average, 150 slow, 250 fast — plus speaking pace (130 wpm) for presenters and video scripts.
FAQ
Which average?
200 wpm for adult silent reading — industry standard for 'min read' badges.
Speaking time?
~130 wpm presentation pace — for scripts and talks.
Accurate for technical text?
Technical content runs slower — use the slow estimate.
Words only mode?
Type a number into the word-count box directly.
Posts/blogs?
Paste your draft before publishing — add the badge.
Offline?
Yes.
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