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About this tool
Convert a word count into speaking minutes at your delivery pace, with slide and pause overhead and a word budget for any target length.
The Speech Timing Calculator converts a script word count into speaking time using delivery pace, slide-change overhead, planned pauses and a target length. It also compares the same script across every common speaking speed it supports — ceremonial, technical, conversational, keynote, audiobook, TED-style, podcast and fast delivery.
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Paste or type the text you're working with.
Choose how it should be transformed or analyzed.
Copy the finished text into your document or post.
Use practical WPM presets for eulogies, technical talks, keynotes, audiobooks and TED-style talks.
Slides and planned pauses are counted separately from spoken words.
Export total time, speaking time, overhead and target word budget.
Conversational presentation delivery is often around 120-150 words per minute. Technical talks and ceremonial speeches usually need slower pacing.
A slide change often includes a pause for the audience to orient, not just a click. Counting that overhead makes estimates more realistic.
Yes. The tool counts words from the pasted text and estimates time locally in the browser.
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