Work out your speech time instantly. Paste a script, enter a word count, or work backward from a time limit to plan a speech, presentation, podcast, or voiceover.
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| Word count | Slow 110 wpm |
Average 150 wpm |
Fast 180 wpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 words | 55 sec | 40 sec | 33 sec |
| 250 words | 2 min 16 sec | 1 min 40 sec | 1 min 23 sec |
| 500 words | 4 min 33 sec | 3 min 20 sec | 2 min 47 sec |
| 750 words | 6 min 49 sec | 5 min | 4 min 10 sec |
| 1,000 words | 9 min 5 sec | 6 min 40 sec | 5 min 33 sec |
| 1,500 words | 13 min 38 sec | 10 min | 8 min 20 sec |
| 2,000 words | 18 min 11 sec | 13 min 20 sec | 11 min 7 sec |
| 5,000 words | 45 min 27 sec | 33 min 20 sec | 27 min 47 sec |
| Speech length | Slow · 110 wpm | Average · 150 wpm | Fast · 180 wpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | 110 words | 150 words | 180 words |
| 2 minutes | 220 words | 300 words | 360 words |
| 3 minutes | 330 words | 450 words | 540 words |
| 4 minutes | 440 words | 600 words | 720 words |
| 5 minutes | 550 words | 750 words | 900 words |
| 7 minutes | 770 words | 1,050 words | 1,260 words |
| 10 minutes | 1,100 words | 1,500 words | 1,800 words |
| 15 minutes | 1,650 words | 2,250 words | 2,700 words |
| 20 minutes | 2,200 words | 3,000 words | 3,600 words |
| 30 minutes | 3,300 words | 4,500 words | 5,400 words |
| 40 minutes | 4,400 words | 6,000 words | 7,200 words |
For a 7 minute speech, 1,050 words is a useful average target. For a 20 minute speech, plan around 3,000 words before allowing for pauses and transitions.
A 1 minute speech is about 150 words at an average pace of 150 words per minute. Slow speakers should plan for around 110 words, while a fast 180 wpm delivery fits roughly 180. That is only one solid paragraph—enough for an elevator pitch, opening remark, or short toast. Do not add words just to hit the number: a packed script can sound rushed, so leave room to breathe and land your final line.
Plan a 1 minute speechA 2 minute speech is about 300 words at an average pace of 150 words per minute. At a slower 110 wpm, plan for around 220 words, and at a fast 180 wpm, up to about 360 words. Two minutes is a practical length for a self-introduction, short video voiceover, or small-group update. Keep one clear idea at the center instead of squeezing in several points that need more explanation.
Plan a 2 minute speechA 3 minute speech is about 450 words at an average pace of 150 words per minute. Slow speakers should plan for around 330 words, while a fast 180 wpm delivery fits roughly 540 words. Three minutes is a common limit for classroom speeches and business pitches. Keep the script at or below 450 words: once you add emphasis and natural pauses, a longer draft can easily drift toward four minutes.
Plan a 3 minute speechA 5 minute speech is about 750 words at an average pace of 150 words per minute. Slow speakers should plan for around 550 words, while a fast 180 wpm delivery fits roughly 900. Five minutes is a frequent limit for speech contests and classroom assignments. If you are using one slide, leave enough time to introduce it, explain the key point, and transition back without reading every word on screen.
Plan a 5 minute speechA 10 minute speech is about 1,500 words at an average pace of 150 words per minute. Slow speakers should plan for around 1,100 words, while a fast 180 wpm delivery fits roughly 1,800. Treat this as a short talk rather than one long script. If the opening and conclusion each take about a minute, the main argument has only eight minutes, so outline that middle section before drafting.
Plan a 10 minute speechA 15 minute speech is about 2,250 words at an average pace of 150 words per minute. Slow speakers should plan for around 1,650 words, while a fast 180 wpm delivery fits roughly 2,700. This length suits a meeting update or a focused podcast segment. Build it as three five-minute sections of about 750 words each, giving every section one purpose and a clear transition to the next.
Plan a 15 minute speechPaste your complete script for an exact word and character count, or enter the total number of words.
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At 150 words per minute, 500 words takes about 3 minutes 20 seconds. It ranges from roughly 4 minutes 33 seconds at 110 wpm to 2 minutes 47 seconds at 180 wpm.
Calculate 500 wordsA 1,000-word speech takes about 6 minutes 40 seconds at 150 wpm. A slower delivery can take just over 9 minutes.
Calculate 1,000 wordsAt an average 150 wpm pace, 1,500 words is a 10-minute speech. Pauses, slides, and audience reactions can extend the live delivery.
Calculate 1,500 wordsDivide the word count by your speaking speed in words per minute. For example, 750 words divided by 150 wpm equals 5 minutes.
At an average pace of 150 words per minute, a 5-minute speech is about 750 words. A deliberate pace may require closer to 550 words, while a fast delivery can reach around 900 words.
A 10-minute speech is about 1,500 words at 150 words per minute. At a slower 110 wpm pace, aim for around 1,100 words.
It provides a planning estimate based on a steady speaking pace. Pauses, emphasis, slide changes, demonstrations, and audience reactions can make a live presentation longer.
Punctuation is included in the character total but not counted as a separate word. The timer uses the number of words and your selected speaking speed.
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