FROM FIRST DRAFT TO FINAL TAKE
Make every word fit.
Find your speaking time, shape your script, and rehearse at your own pace. Free tools that keep your words in your browser.
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ESTIMATED SPEAKING TIME
Paste your script or enter a word count to calculate speaking time.
Enter minutes or m:ss, up to 24 hours.
Set a target to see how much to cut or add.
A little practice goes a long way.
A timing estimate, not a stopwatch. Leave room for pauses and personality.
YOUR NEXT STEP
A toolkit for the spoken word.
Words to Minutes
Turn a word count into a realistic speaking time.
02Script Timer
Fit your next video, voiceover, or presentation.
03Online Teleprompter
Keep your place. Find your flow. Press record.
04Words Per Minute Calculator
Measure the pace that sounds like you.
05Speech Word Counts
Start with your time slot. Find your word budget.
A STARTING POINT FOR YOUR PACE
Put your word count in context.
1,000 words take 6:40 at 150 WPM. Compare the same script at five speaking speeds.
| Pace | WPM | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Slow | 110 | 9:05 |
| Clear presentation | 130 | 7:42 |
| Conversational | 150 | 6:40 |
| Creator / YouTube | 160 | 6:15 |
| Fast | 180 | 5:33 |
HAVE A TIME LIMIT?
How long is your speech?
At 150 WPM, a 5-minute speech is about 750 words.
Choose a time slot for a word budget and a ready-to-use target.