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Reading Time Calculator
Paste your article or enter a word count to see how long it takes to read or speak — at slow, average, and fast paces.
If you paste text, its word count overrides the manual number.
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Reading time at 200 wpm
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Quick answers for the word counts people search for most.
How long does it take to read 1000 words?
At the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute, 1000 words takes about 5 minutes. Slow readers (130 wpm) take about 8 minutes; fast readers (300 wpm) about 3.5 minutes.
How long to read 500 words?
500 words takes about 2.5 minutes at average pace, roughly 4 minutes for slow readers, and under 2 minutes for fast readers.
How many words is a 5 minute speech?
A 5-minute speech is about 650–750 words. Most speakers deliver 130–150 words per minute, so aim for the lower end if you tend to talk fast. The calculator's speaking estimate is built for presentations — paste your script to check.
How many pages is 1000 words?
Roughly 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced (about 500 words per page, depending on font size and margins).
Quick reference: words to time
| Word count | Reading (200 wpm) | Speaking (150 wpm) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 1 min 15 sec | 1 min 40 sec |
| 500 | 2 min 30 sec | 3 min 20 sec |
| 750 | 3 min 45 sec | 5 min |
| 1000 | 5 min | 6 min 40 sec |
| 1500 | 7 min 30 sec | 10 min |
| 2000 | 10 min | 13 min 20 sec |
| 3000 | 15 min | 20 min |
| 5000 | 25 min | 33 min 20 sec |
Need the exact number for your own text? Use the calculator above, or run your draft through the text analyzer and polish the title with the headline checker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to read 1000 words?
About 5 minutes at the average adult speed of 200 words per minute. Use the calculator to adjust the pace from 130 to 300 wpm.
How many words per minute does the average person read?
Around 200 words per minute for adults reading non-technical material. Slow reading is about 130 wpm and fast reading about 300 wpm.
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
About 650–750 words. Most speakers deliver 130–150 words per minute, so stay at the lower end if you talk fast.
How many words fit on a page?
Roughly 500 words per page single-spaced, or 250–300 double-spaced, depending on font size and margins.