Word to Time Calculator

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​This tool estimates how long a piece of writing will take to read or speak, based on your chosen words-per-minute pace.

Word to Time Calculator

Paste your text or enter a word count to estimate how long it will take to read or speak.

Paste text (optional):

Word count:

Mode: Reading – average (200 wpm) Reading – fast (250 wpm) Speech – normal (150 wpm) Speech – slow (120 wpm) Custom WPM (use slider)

Custom words per minute:

200 wpm

Calculate

These times are estimates. Actual reading and speaking speeds vary by person and content.

​Paste in any text (an article, essay, script, speech notes, or a podcast intro), and it automatically counts the words for you — or simply type a word count manually if you already know it. Then select a reading or speaking mode (average/fast reading, everyday/slow speech), or set a custom speed using the WPM slider.

With one click, it converts your word count into a precise time estimate in minutes and seconds, making it handy for planning presentations, voiceovers, speeches, video scripts, study sessions, and editorial deadlines.