Every Medium article shows a reading time. Here is how to calculate it for your own content.
I built a tool that gives you reading time, speaking time, word count, page count, and more.
What It Calculates
- Reading time at adjustable WPM (default 238 — average adult speed)
- Speaking time at 150 WPM (presentation pace)
- Word count
- Page count (at 250 words/page)
- Character count (with and without spaces)
- Sentence count
- Paragraph count
Benchmarks
| Words | Reading Time | Speaking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 2 min | 3 min |
| 1,000 | 4 min | 7 min |
| 2,000 | 8 min | 13 min |
| 5,000 | 21 min | 33 min |
| 10,000 | 42 min | 67 min |
Paste any text — blog post, article, speech — and get instant stats.
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