ACADEMIC MASTER · SPEAKING TOOLS

Words to Minutes
Converter

Great words. Perfect timing.

Find out how long your speech will take, or how many words fit your time slot. Plan your presentation with confidence.

Time your words

SpeechesPresentationsVoiceovers
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YOUR SCRIPT650 words

AT 130 WORDS / MIN05:00Ready for your moment.

LET’S FIND YOUR TIMING

Every word counts.

Enter a word count or paste your script.
Adjust the pace to make it yours.

Figure out how many words your speech or presentation should have. Indicate either the number of words of minutes by using the switch button.

Timing is an estimate. Pauses, emphasis, audience reactions, and slide changes can make your actual delivery longer.

A LITTLE PLANNING GOES A LONG WAY

Find your
speaking rhythm.

A short introduction and a detailed presentation need different pacing. Compare these example speeds, then use the slider above to try your own.

THE SIMPLE FORMULAWords ÷ words per minute = minutes650 words ÷ 130 wpm = 5 minutes
Example word counts for your time slot
Duration100 wpm130 wpm160 wpm
1 minute100130160
3 minutes300390480
5 minutes500650800
10 minutes1,0001,3001,600
15 minutes1,5001,9502,400

Word counts exclude extra time for pauses or discussion.

MAKE YOUR NEXT PRESENTATION COUNT

Plan it. Practise it. Own the room.

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