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Free speech time calculator
From Words to Minutes
How long will your speech or presentation take? Enter a word count or paste your text to get a clear time estimate at your preferred speaking pace.
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How the speech time calculator works
Pick your pace
Choose a slow, average, or fast speaking speed to match your delivery style and audience.
See your time
Your estimated duration updates instantly, making it easy to rehearse and edit to fit your time slot.
Speak with confidence
Choose the right pace for your audience
A slower pace gives listeners more time to absorb technical, emotional, or unfamiliar ideas. An average pace works well for most talks, classroom presentations, and business updates. A faster pace can suit energetic introductions or familiar material, but clarity should always come first.
These estimates are a useful planning baseline. Pauses, audience reactions, slide changes, demonstrations, and questions can all extend the final presentation time.
Helpful answers
Speech timing questions
How many words are in a 5-minute speech?
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.
Does the calculator count punctuation?
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.
Is my pasted text stored?
No. The calculation happens locally in your browser, and the text you enter is not sent anywhere by this page.