Reading Time Calculator

Calculate how long it takes to read or speak your text. Perfect for speeches, presentations, scripts, and blog posts.

Silent Reading

0m 0s
Based on avg 238 wpm

Speaking (Speech)

0m 0s
Based on avg 130 wpm

Custom Reading Speed

200 WPM
Slow (100) Average (200-250) Fast (400)
Word count: 0
How This Tool Works
100% Client-Side

Your data never leaves your device. All processing happens locally in your browser. No text is sent to any server, no data is stored, and no cookies track your usage.

Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Reading time is calculated as (word count / WPM), where you can adjust WPM with the slider. Speaking time uses a fixed 130 WPM average.

  • Default reading speed is 238 WPM (average for adults)
  • Time display converts to minutes and seconds automatically
  • Slider allows custom reading speeds from 100-400 WPM
How to verify this yourself

Check your browser's Network tab to see nothing is sent:

  1. Open DevTools: Right-click anywhere on the page → "Inspect" (or press F12)
  2. Go to Network tab: Click "Network" at the top of the DevTools panel
  3. Use the tool: Type or paste text and watch the Network tab
  4. Verify: You'll see no requests to external servers — all processing is local

Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

About Reading Speeds

We use standard averages for our calculations:

  • Silent Reading: Adults typically read about 238 words per minute (WPM) for non-fiction.
  • Speaking/Speech: A comfortable speaking pace for presentations is around 130 WPM. Fast talkers may go up to 160 WPM.