Speech time calculator
Find out how long your speech, talk or presentation will take to deliver. Paste your script, or work out how many words fit in the time you have.
How it works
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Paste your script
Or type a word count if you just want an estimate.
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Pick your pace
Most people speak at about 130 words per minute when presenting. Choose slow, average or fast, or set your own.
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Plan your talk
See the total time and how many words fit in common time slots.
- How many words is a 5 minute speech?
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About 650 words at an average presenting pace of 130 words per minute. A slow, deliberate speaker covers about 500 words in 5 minutes and a fast one about 800.
- How many words per minute do people speak?
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Conversation runs at 120 to 160 words per minute. On stage most people slow down to 110 to 140 to leave room for pauses and slides.
- Is my text saved or uploaded?
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No. The calculation happens in your browser and your text never leaves your device.
- How do I keep track of time while presenting?
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Slides has a speaker view with your notes, a timer and the next slide, and you can use your phone as a remote.