Reading Time Table: Reading time (minutes) by Word count
Reference table of reading time (minutes) for Reading Time across a range of word count values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Reading Time Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Reading time (minutes)
7.5
- Speaking time (130 wpm)
- 11.5
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
The Reading Time Calculator works out your reading time (minutes), along with 1 related figure in an instant. Enter word count and reading speed and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the word count.
- Enter the reading speed.
- Read off your reading time (minutes), together with speaking time (130 wpm) — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Reading Time Calculator uses the formula:
Reading time (minutes) = Word count ÷ Reading speed
Worked example
For example, with word count of 1,500 and reading speed of 200 words/min, the reading time (minutes) is 7.5.
| Word count | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Reading speed | 200 words/min |
| Reading time (minutes) | 7.5 |
|---|---|
| Speaking time (130 wpm) | 11.5 |
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
Divide the word count by your reading speed in words per minute. A 1,500-word article at 200 words per minute takes about 7.5 minutes.
Adults read silently at roughly 200–250 words per minute. Technical or unfamiliar material is slower, so adjust the speed to match.
If you are reading aloud or preparing a speech, people speak slower than they read — around 130 words per minute is a common pace.
Most word processors and editors show a live word count. Paste your text there, read off the number and enter it here.
Enter the word count. Enter the reading speed. Read off your reading time (minutes), together with speaking time (130 wpm) — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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