Explore our words to time calculator, a must-have tool for authors, narrators, and readers. Perfect for audiobook production and preparing presentations, it converts word counts into precise reading times. Adjust for different reading speeds to meet any audience's needs, ensuring your content fits your allotted time seamlessly.
How long does it take to read 500 words? | 3.8 min |
How long does it take to read 700 words? | 5.4 min |
How long does it take to read 1,000 words? | 7.7 min |
How long does it take to read 1,200 words? | 9.2 min |
How long does it take to read 1,500 words? | 11.5 min |
How long does it take to read 1,800 words? | 13.8 min |
How long does it take to read 2,000 words? | 15.4 min |
How long does it take to read 3,000 words? | 23.1 min |
How long does it take to read 10,000 words? | 76.9 |
How long does it take to read 15,000 words? | 115.4 min |
How long does it take to read 20,000 words? | 153.8 min |
How long does it take to read 30,000 words? | 230.8 min |
This tool helps you estimate how long it will take to read a given amount of text aloud. This can be useful for preparing speeches, presentations, or performances.
Yes, you can use this tool to estimate how long it might take to read a book aloud. Simply enter the total number of words in the text, and choose your reading speed.
Yes, you can use this words to time calculator to etimate the reading or production time for both fiction such as novels and non-fiction books such as self help books.
Absolutely! This tool can help audiobook narrators and producers estimate the total narration time, which is crucial for planning recording sessions and budgeting time.
While average reading speeds are around 150-250 words per minute, there is no "ideal" speed. Your target speed should depend on your comprehension and comfort levels, as well as the purpose of your reading.
Use this tool to input the total word count of the manuscript to get an estimated duration of the audiobook, which can be useful for publishers and authors during the planning phase.