Start with a delivery style
Presentation pace starts at 130 WPM. Choose deliberate or faster delivery when the setting calls for it.
Speaking tool
How long will your speech take?
Convert a word count or complete script into speaking time, then compare it with the time available.
Workspace
Local onlyDraft
Timing mode
Estimated speaking time—
- Words
- 0
- Pace
- 130 WPM
- Target
- —
Planning baseline — individual pace and material difficulty will vary.
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Your draft is not uploaded or included in analytics.
Speaking time summary
Printable timing summary
- Estimated time
- —
- Planning range
- —
- Words
- 0
- Pace
- 130 WPM
- Target
- 5 min 00 sec
- Modeled pauses
- 0 sec
Target check
No content to compare.
Include the pauses people hear
Natural pacing accounts for punctuation, paragraph breaks, slide cues, and explicit pause markers.
Compare with the time slot
Set a target to see the estimated overage or remaining room, plus an approximate word adjustment.
Transparent by design
A planning estimate, with the assumptions visible
Results depend on pace, text difficulty, delivery style, and real-world interruptions. Review the calculation methodology and our browser-first privacy approach before using an estimate for a strict deadline.
Common questions
Before you plan the final timing
How long is a 1,000-word speech?
At 130 WPM it is about 7 minutes 42 seconds before modeled pauses. Your real delivery may be longer.
What speaking speed should I use?
130 WPM is a useful presentation baseline. Use 100 WPM for deliberate delivery or rehearse to learn your personal pace.
Does my speech get uploaded?
No. This calculator processes the draft in your browser and does not send its text to a calculation server.