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How to use Reading Time Calculator
Reading Time Calculator. Minutes to read or say any text. About 650–750 words at a natural speaking pace of 130–150 words per minute.
The short answer
To calculate reading time, paste your text or enter a word count. ClickZM divides by 238 words per minute for silent reading (adjustable for slow, fast or technical reading) and 150 for speaking, and shows the result in minutes and seconds.
It runs in your browser. What you enter is not uploaded.
How to use it
Type or paste your input into the Reading Time Calculator.
Choose any options you need.
See the result update instantly.
Copy the result or download it.
Limits worth knowing
How many words is a 5-minute speech? About 650–750 words at a natural speaking pace of 130–150 words per minute.
How long does it take to read 1,000 words? About 4 minutes 12 seconds at the average adult silent reading speed of 238 words per minute.