Word Counter
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Words
0
Characters (with spaces)
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Unique words
0
Reading time
avg. 238 wpm
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Speaking time
avg. 130 wpm
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Formula
Reading time = word count ÷ 238 wpm Speaking time = word count ÷ 130 wpm
- 238 wpm (wpm) — Average adult silent reading speed
- 130 wpm (wpm) — Average speaking pace
Example: 1,000 words → reading time ≈ 4m 12s · speaking time ≈ 7m 42s
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Divided by 238 words per minute — the average adult silent reading speed from multiple research studies.
What counts as a word?
Any sequence of non-whitespace characters. Hyphenated words and contractions each count as one word.