Calculate how long it takes to speak your script. Perfect for presentations, speeches, podcasts, and videos.
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Best for complex topics, emotional speeches, or when clarity is crucial.
Natural conversation speed. Good for podcasts and most presentations.
Energetic delivery. Good for motivational speeches or short-form video.
Add 10-15% more time for natural pauses, breaths, and emphasis.
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Nothing derails a presentation like running out of time or finishing too early. This calculator shows you exactly how long your script will take to deliver at different speaking paces so you can adjust before stepping up to the microphone.
Speaking pace varies by context. A slow, deliberate pace (100 wpm) works for emotional moments, complex explanations, or when you want words to land with weight. Conversational delivery (150 wpm) fits most presentations and podcasts. Fast-paced delivery (180 wpm) creates energy but sacrifices clarity.
The calculated time is your baseline. Real speeches include pauses - for emphasis, for audience reaction, for you to breathe. Add 10-15% to your estimated time for these natural breaks. A 10-minute script becomes an 11-12 minute delivery.
Use this tool during preparation. If your keynote runs 45 minutes but you have a 30-minute slot, you need to cut before you practice. Trimming content is painful, but running over time is worse - audiences check out when sessions run long.
For video content, speaking time directly translates to production time. A 1,500 word script takes about 10 minutes to deliver. Knowing this upfront helps plan recording sessions and estimate when content will be ready.
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