Word to Time Calculator

Have you ever wondered how long it will take to read an article or book? As an avid reader struggling to estimate reading times, I solved this problem by building an online reading time calculator.

Do you know how long it will take for people to understand your next speech or presentation? This easy-to-use word-to-time calculator has you covered.

Enter the word count or paste the full text into the tool below. It will instantly estimate the time it will take to read or deliver your speech.

Choose between a slow, average, or fast speaking pace based on your style.

Now, you’ll have a reliable time estimate.

What Is Words to Minutes (Read Time)?

Read time or WPS refers to the approximate time it would take for someone to read a text aloud or silently.

The reading time is calculated by dividing the number of words in the text by the assumed reading speed in words per minute.

For example, if a blog post has 900 words and the reading speed is assumed to be 200 words per minute, then the estimated read time would be:

• 900 words / 200 words per minute = 4.5 minutes

A large study examined more than 100 other studies with over 18,000 people. It found that adults’ usual silent reading speed is about 238 words every minute (as per Marc Brysbaert’s 2019 research).

• Reading Time = 900 / 238 ≈ 3.78 minutes

Average Reading Time

Slow	Average	Fast
100 wpm	183 wpm	260 wpm

Does This Free Tool Convert Words into Minutes

Presenting or recording a speech? This free online tool takes the guesswork out of timing your spoken content.

Whether you’re giving a keynote talk, hosting a webinar, or laying down an audio track, this word-to-time calculator is ideal for calculating exactly how long your script will take to present or record verbally.

Now, you can accurately plan the runtime of your speech or voiceover ahead of time!

How Many Words Do We Read Per Minute?

We’ve all heard claims about people reading lightning fast, but how true is it? A recent study analyzed tons of data (190 studies!) and found some surprising things about adult reading speed in English:

• On average, people read silently between 238 and 260 words per minute (wpm). Fiction’s a bit faster, thanks to shorter words.
• This is slower than many think. It turns out that those superfast reading claims might be exaggerated.
• Speaking out loud slows us down reading aloud averages 183 wpm, about 20% slower.
• Kids, older adults, and non-native English speakers tend to read slower.
• Our reading speed is about as fast as we can listen: no need for fancy brain tricks, just good old listening skills.
• Everyone’s different: some people naturally zoom through text, while others take their time. We’re still figuring out why.

So, next time you pick up a book, don’t worry about matching any speed records. Just relax, enjoy the story, and read at your pace. That’s the real reading superpower!

Bonus fact: This study also helps us understand reading in other languages. By comparing word length, we can guess how fast people might read in different languages like French or Spanish. Pretty cool, right?

I hope this simplified explanation makes the original text easier to digest! Remember, reading is a journey, not a race.

So grab a book, settle in, and enjoy the ride!

Common Words To Time Conversion

Word Count	Estimated Reading Time (Minutes)
2500 words	10.5 minutes
3500 words	14.7 minutes
4000 words	16.8 minutes
5000 words	21.0 minutes
6000 words	25.2 minutes
7000 words	29.4 minutes
8000 words	33.6 minutes
9000 words	37.8 minutes
10000 words	42.0 minutes

Reading Time for Common Page Counts

Number of Pages	Estimated Reading Time
1 Page	2 minutes and 6 seconds
10 Pages	21 minutes and 1 second
20 Pages	42 minutes and 1 second
30 Pages	1 hour and 3 minutes
40 Pages	1 hour and 24 minutes
50 Pages	1 hour and 45 minutes
100 Pages	3 hours and 30 minutes
200 Pages	7 hours
300 Pages	10 hours and 30 minutes
400 Pages	14 hours
500 Pages	17 hours and 30 minutes
800 Pages	28 hours
1000 Pages	35 hours