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Speech Time Calculator

The problem: You wrote a great script or presentation — and have no idea if it runs 4 minutes or 14 until you are on stage, racing or running out of words.

How to use — quick guide

Paste your script or presentation text into this speech time calculator and it counts the words and shows how long you will speak at a slow, average and fast pace. Trim or pad the script until the average time fits your slot, then leave a small buffer for pauses on the day. Free, no signup, and it works right in your browser.

How to use it

  1. Paste your script or presentation text.
  2. The word count and speaking time appear instantly at slow, average and fast pace.
  3. Trim or pad the script until the average-pace time fits your slot.

Frequently asked questions

How fast do people speak?

Slow presenters ~110 words/min, average ~140 wpm, fast speakers ~170 wpm. Conversational English averages 130–150 wpm.

How can I time it exactly?

Read one page aloud with a stopwatch and compare your real pace to the three estimates — then use the closest row.

Does pausing matter?

Yes — pauses for slides, laughter or emphasis can add 10–20%. Build in a buffer for live talks.

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