Speaking Time
Plan speeches, voiceovers and presentations by converting word count to speaking duration. Pick a pace — slow (100 wpm), conversational (130 wpm) or fast (160 wpm) — and get the exact minutes and seconds your script will take.
- 100 / 130 / 160 wpm presets
- Minutes + seconds output
- Live recalculation
- Works for any language
Overview
Words: 0
Characters: 0
Characters (no spaces): 0
Sentences: 0
Paragraphs: 0
Lines: 0
Reading time: 0 min 0 sec
Speaking time: 0 min 0 sec
Everything runs in your browser — your text is never uploaded.
How to use this tool
- 1Paste your script or speech text.
- 2Select a speaking pace: 100, 130 or 160 wpm.
- 3Read the duration in minutes and seconds.
Examples
3-minute talk at 130 wpm
3 × 130 = 390 words is a 3-minute speech at a conversational pace.
Fast presenter, 500 words
500 ÷ 160 ≈ 3 min 8 sec.
Limitations
- Pauses, emphasis and audience interaction add real-world time — use this as a scripting baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pace should I pick?
100 wpm for deliberate presentations, 130 wpm for normal conversation, 160 wpm for energetic or time-pressed delivery.
Why is my real speech longer?
The calculator counts words only — real talks include pauses, stage movement and audience reactions.
Is my script uploaded?
No — all calculation happens locally in your browser.