Speech Timer
Estimate speaking time from word count: paste your speech and get minutes at 130 wpm, with a rehearsal pace option.
About this tool
Enter your speech or presentation word count and get the speaking time at your chosen pace — natural, slow or fast.
Every slot has a word budget: a 10-minute presentation fits about 1,300 words when rehearsed. This calculator sets the limit so you cut before the stage, not on it.
FAQ
What is a good speaking pace?
120-140 words per minute is the public-speaking sweet spot; newscasters sit near 150.
How long is a 1000-word speech?
About 7.5 minutes at 130 wpm — the standard conference slot.
Why rehearse over the estimate?
Pauses, laughter and ad-libs add real time; the estimate is the floor, not the ceiling.