Transcript reading time calculator
Estimate how long a transcript may take to read using its word count and your selected reading speed.
Paste text and choose words per minute to calculate a Unicode word count, estimated minutes and rounded seconds.
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Choose a speed that fits the reader
The calculator divides word segments by the reading speed you enter. Three words at 60 words per minute produce an estimate of three seconds. The initial 200 value is an editable example, not a universal reading speed. Use a slower value for unfamiliar names, careful correction or reading aloud.
Understand the counting boundary
The browser uses Intl.Segmenter with the page language and counts word-like segments; punctuation is excluded. Boundaries in languages without spaces can vary between browser Unicode versions. Results are unsuitable for comparing reading ability between languages. Text stays in this browser tab, and the tool performs no speech recognition or online AI analysis.