Online Timer
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Speech Time Calculator
Paste your speech to see how long it takes to deliver — or how many words fit your slot.
Speaking pace
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How many words for a talk?
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How to time a speech
- Paste your text (the word count updates live) or type a word count.
- Choose a pace: slow (100 wpm) for careful delivery, average (130 wpm) for most talks, fast (160 wpm) for energetic speakers — or set your own.
- Use the second box to find how many words to write for a set time.
Practise with the presentation timer to check your real pace.
Words per minute reference
Speaking time = words ÷ words per minute. A 650-word speech at 130 wpm takes 650 ÷ 130 = 5 minutes.
| Talk length | Slow (100) | Average (130) | Fast (160) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 min | 100 | 130 | 160 |
| 2 min | 200 | 260 | 320 |
| 3 min | 300 | 390 | 480 |
| 5 min | 500 | 650 | 800 |
| 10 min | 1,000 | 1,300 | 1,600 |
| 15 min | 1,500 | 1,950 | 2,400 |
| 20 min | 2,000 | 2,600 | 3,200 |
| 30 min | 3,000 | 3,900 | 4,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
About 650 words at an average pace of 130 words per minute — roughly 500 if you speak slowly and 800 if you speak fast.
How long is a 1,000-word speech?
About 7 minutes 42 seconds at 130 wpm, 10 minutes at 100 wpm and just over 6 minutes at 160 wpm.
What is a normal speaking rate?
Most presenters speak at around 120–150 words per minute. Pauses, slides and audience reactions slow the real pace, so leave some slack.
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