Words to minutes calculator for speeches and scripts
Estimate how many minutes your words will take to say aloud. Use this speech time estimator for presentations, video scripts, podcast intros, talks, lessons, and read-aloud drafts.
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Chapter I ยท PacingPaste a script or outline and the estimator updates instantly. Speaking time is based on a measured read-aloud pace, while reading time shows the faster silent-reading estimate for comparison.
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Common words-to-minutes estimates
- 100 words: about 1 minute spoken.
- 250 words: about 2 minutes spoken.
- 500 words: about 4 minutes spoken.
- 1000 words: about 8 minutes spoken.
Best for spoken delivery
- Presentations where slide transitions and pauses affect timing.
- Speeches that need rehearsal room before the time limit.
- Video scripts where narration length controls edit pace.
- Lessons and read-aloud drafts that need a speaking-time estimate.