How long is your speech?Know before you take the stage.
Paste a script or enter a word count. See the speaking time at your pace, and how many words fit a 3, 5 or 10-minute slot.
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≈ 750 words at 150 wpm
| Speech length | Slow (120 wpm) | Average (150 wpm) | Fast (170 wpm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | 120 words | 150 words | 170 words |
| 2 minutes | 240 words | 300 words | 340 words |
| 3 minutes | 360 words | 450 words | 510 words |
| 5 minutes | 600 words | 750 words | 850 words |
| 7 minutes | 840 words | 1,050 words | 1,190 words |
| 10 minutes | 1,200 words | 1,500 words | 1,700 words |
| 15 minutes | 1,800 words | 2,250 words | 2,550 words |
| 20 minutes | 2,400 words | 3,000 words | 3,400 words |
| 30 minutes | 3,600 words | 4,500 words | 5,100 words |
| 45 minutes | 5,400 words | 6,750 words | 7,650 words |
| 60 minutes | 7,200 words | 9,000 words | 10,200 words |
How it works
How to use the free speech time calculator
- 01
Paste your speech, or switch to Enter a word count.
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Pick a slow, average or fast speaking pace, or type your own.
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Read the speaking time, or enter a target length to see how many words you need.
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About the speech time calculator
About 750 words at an average pace of 150 words per minute: 600 if you speak slowly, around 850 if you speak fast.
About 1,500 words at an average pace. Allow for pauses, laughter and slides by cutting 10% if timing is strict.
About 6 minutes 40 seconds at 150 words per minute, a little over 8 minutes at a slow 120 WPM, and just under 6 minutes at a fast 170 WPM.
Most presenters speak at 130 to 160 words per minute. Measure your own with our Speaking Speed Test, then enter it as a custom pace.
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