Reading & Speaking Time Calculator
Estimate reading and speaking duration from a word count and adjustable words-per-minute speeds.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter your values in the labeled fields, keeping the displayed units.
- Choose Calculate or press Enter in a single-line field.
- Review the result and the assumptions below before using it.
Formula and method
Duration in minutes = word count / words per minute. Reading and speaking use separate rates.
Worked example
1,000 words take five minutes at 200 words per minute, or eight minutes to speak at 125 words per minute.
What the result assumes
Default rates are editable planning examples. Complexity, pauses, language, and individual reading habits affect the actual time.
Common question
Does speaking time include pauses?
Only to the extent that your chosen rate accounts for them. Use a slower effective rate for presentations with pauses or demonstrations.