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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate reading or speaking time from word count and your chosen pace.

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02EXAMPLE RESULT

Estimated time

5
minutes
Minutes and seconds5m 0s
Word count1,000words
Chosen pace200words / minute

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How this calculation works

This estimate assumes a constant pace. Complexity, language, pauses, images, and accessibility needs affect actual reading and speaking time. Set a lower pace when estimating a spoken presentation.

Minutes = word count ÷ words per minute.

Your calculation, step by step

  1. 1,000 words ÷ 200 words per minute = 5 minutes.
A worked example

1,000 words at 200 words per minute takes about 5 minutes.

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