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How many words per minute in a speech?

A quick guide for slow, average and fast rates of speech.

By:  Susan Dugdale  

If you're preparing a speech or presentation with a strict time limit it’s useful to have an estimate of the number of words you’ll need to fit the number of minutes you've been given.

And it's even more useful to have those guidelines before you rush into writing, only to discover when you’re done, you’ve written far too much. Something I used to do on a regular basis! (And then, I had the tedious job of pruning to fit.)

What's on this page:

How many words are there in a 1-minute speech, how many words are there in a 2-minute speech, how many words are there in a 3-minute speech, how many words are there in a 4-minute speech, how many words are there in a 5-minute speech, how many words are there in a 6-minute speech, how many words are there in a 7-minute speech, how many words are there in an 8-minute speech, how many words are there in a 9-minute speech, how many words are there in a 10-minute speech, how many words are there in a 15-minute speech, how many words are there in a 20-minute speech, how many words are there in a 25-minute speech, how many words are there in a 30-minute speech.

• How to calculate your own speech rate: 2 easy methods
• How many pages is a 4, 7 or 20-minute speech?     

About this quick reference guide

The following table (below) shows the average number of words spoken per minute for speeches from 1 to 30 minutes long. It's a quick reference guide: one only intended to provide general information.

Who, and what, is truly average?

An average word count for any timed speech (one minute, two minutes, three, four, five, six...or more, minutes) is impossible to give. As there really is no such thing as an average person, who uses an average rate of words per minute when they speak.

We are individuals: each of us different. Speech patterns and speech (speaking) rates vary considerably between person to person for a great many reasons. The best you’ll ever get is an educated guess.

Use as an estimate: test yourself to be sure

That aside, the following estimates will give you a handy indication of the number of minutes it takes to say x number of words depending on whether you talk at a slow speed, a medium speed or you're one of the world's fast talkers.

(And, no, it's never a good idea to gabble at a mile a minute to fit everything you've prepared into the length of time you've been given!)

To be absolutely sure what you've done will fit the time allocation you've been given it's a good idea to test yourself to establish your own speaking rate or speed of speech .

How many pages is a 'x' minute speech?

Multiple variations on the question how many pages are needed for a speech are frequently asked. For instance:

• How many pages is a 4-minute speech?
• How many pages is a 7-minute speech?
• How many pages is a 20-minute presentation?

Unfortunately, the answer is not simple. Calculating the number of A4 pages of text you need for a speech of any number of minutes long is tricky for two reasons.

How many words are on an A4 page?

The first reason is that the number of words on an A4 page depends on how the page has been formatted. The answers to the questions below make a very big difference to the total number of pages needed to print a speech.

• What is the font family being used? (Different fonts take up differing amounts of space because of the shape/design of their characters.)  
• What is the size of the font? (The font size you're reading right now is 20px.)
• What is the spacing between each of the letters in a word?
• What is the spacing between each line of text? Is it single spacing, 1.5 or double line spacing?
• What spacing has been set for paragraphs?
• What size have the margins of the page been set at?
• Are there headings? Sub-headings or lists?

On average if the font is plain, (sans-serif, without embellishment), like Arial or Verdana, its size is set for 12px, and the line spacing is set for 1.5, then a page may have between 400-500 words on it.

Speech rate changes how we calculate the number of words we need

The second reason why using the number of pages to gauge how long a speech will take to deliver is problematical is because we speak at different rates. 

A 500-word page may take someone speaking at very slow rate 4 minutes to get through.

Another person, who has a much faster speaking rate, may take about 2.5 minutes to deliver exactly the same text.

Using the number of pages as a guide for a speech that has to fit a time limit is completely unreliable.

If you need to use a 'guesstimate' use the speech rate table below. Forget about counting the pages! 

If you are a slow speaker, less than 120 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 120 - 160 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 160 - 200 words.

If you are a slow speaker less than 240 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 240 - 320 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 320 - 400 words.

If you are a slow speaker less than 360 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 360 – 480 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 480 - 600 words.

If you are a slow speaker less than 480 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 480 – 640 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 640 - 800 words.

If you are a slow speaker less than 600 words,

If you speak at an average speed between: 600 – 760 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 760 - 1000 words.

If you are a slow speaker less than 720 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 720 – 960 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 960 - 1200 words.

If you are a slow speaker less than 840 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 840 – 1120 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 1120 - 1400 words.

If you are a slow speaker less than 960 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 960 – 1280 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 1280 - 1600 words.

If you are a slow speaker less than 1080 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 1080 – 1440 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 1440 - 1800 words.

If you are a slow speaker a little less than 1200 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 1200 – 1600 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 1600 - 2000 words.

If you are a slow speaker, a little less than 1,800 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 1,800 - 2,400 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 2,400 - 3,000 words.

If you are a slow speaker, a little less than 2,400 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 2,400 - 3,200 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 3,200 - 4,000 words.

If you are a slow speaker, a little less than 3,000 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 3,000 - 4,000 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 4,000 - 5,000 words.

If you are a slow speaker, a little less than 3,600 words.

If you speak at an average speed between: 3,600 - 4,800 words.

If you are a fast speaker between: 4,800 - 6,000 words.

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Find out more about speech rate

• How to calculate your own words per minute speech rate - two easy methods
• The factors influencing a faster rate or slower rate of speech
• How to develop an ideal rate of speech : one matching content, speech purpose and your audience: six exercises for flexible speaking rate

Words per minute calculator

Lastly here's the link to a useful online words per minutes calculator . Once you've completed your speech enter the total number of words, and select whether you want it to give you an average for a minute of your speech at a slow rate, average or fast rate. Again, it's a 'guesstimate'. ☺

The only really safe way to find out whether your speech fits your time allocation is to say it aloud at an ideal rate or pace: one taking into account the content, and the audience who is going to listen to it, while timing it.

(Use the record function on your phone. It will assist in lots of other ways too! You'll hear where you need more vocal variety, where your pronunciation is blurred ...and, so on. It's super helpful.)

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Do you wonder how long it takes to deliver your speech?

This website helps you convert the number of words into the time it takes to deliver your speech, online and for free. This tool is useful when preparing a speech or a presentation. The number of minutes you will take is dependent on the number of words and your speed of speech, or reading speed.

Note: This calculator provides an indication only.

Enter details below

The overview below provides an indication of the minutes for a speech (based on an average reading speed of 130 words per minute):

• Words in a 1 minute speech 130 words
• Words in a 2 minute speech 260 words
• Words in a 3 minute speech 390 words
• Words in a 4 minute speech 520 words
• Words in a 5 minute speech 650 words
• Words in a 10 minute speech 1300 words
• Words in a 15 minute speech 1950 words
• Words in a 20 minute speech 2600 words
• How long does a 500 word speech take? 3.8 minutes
• How long does a 1000 word speech take? 7.7 minutes
• How long does a 1250 word speech take? 9.6 minutes
• How long does a 1500 word speech take? 11.5 minutes
• How long does a 1750 word speech take? 13.5 minutes
• How long does a 2000 word speech take? 15.4 minutes
• How long does a 2500 word speech take? 19.2 minutes
• How long does a 5000 word speech take? 38.5 minutes

Introducing Speech Time Calculate

Estimate how many minutes your speeches, presentations, and voice-over scripts will take based on your words per minute rate!

How To Speech Time Calculate Using This Tool?

If you have a certain number of words or a piece of text you want to time, you can either type in the word count or paste the text into the provided area. This tool will then calculate how long it would take to read that text out loud.

The talk time estimate is calculated using the average speaking speed of adults, which is determined to be 183 words per minute based on scientific studies. If you’re interested in how long it would take to read silently, it’s estimated at 238 words per minute ( This data is also backed by research )

You can adjust the slider to change the words per minute value, which will affect the talk time estimate. However, the silent reading time estimate remains fixed at 238 words per minute.

For ease of use, we’ve also provided reference points for slow, average, and fast reading rates below the slider.

To begin anew, simply click the ‘clear text’ button to erase the content and restore the slider back to its original setting of 183.

Who is This Words to Minutes Converter Tool For?

If you are a student wondering how long is my essay or you’ve been tasked with writing a speech and need to know how many words to aim for and how many minutes will it take to deliver or perhaps you are a podcaster, just starting out, who wants the ability to easily synchronize music and spoken word without having to painstakingly calculate seconds between them, then this Speech Time Calculate is precisely for you!

From now on, instead of spending long hours in front of the computer trying to figure out how many seconds it takes for one phrase or section of dialogue to end and another to begin, you can let our innovative tool do all the work and convert your text to time quickly and accurately. With this powerful tool at your disposal, whether you’re giving a TED talk or just need to nail a business presentation, your life will become a little bit easier.

So keep reading to learn more about what this fantastic words to minutes converter has in store for public speakers, aspiring students, and professional radio producers alike!

Whether you want to read the text silently or speak aloud, you can use this tool as both:

• Reading time calculator
• Talk time calculator

Explanation of the Reading Time

Reading time refers to the duration it takes for an average person to read a written text silently while still comprehending its content. Based on an extensive analysis of 190 studies that involved 18,573 participants , research conducted by Marc Brysbaert in 2019 suggests that the typical silent reading speed for an adult individual is approximately 238 words per minute .

To convert word count to read time for a specific text, you can do so by dividing the total word count of the text by this established value of 238. Here is the mathematical equation for determining the duration of reading time in minutes:

Reading Time = Total Word Count / 238

Explanation of the Speech Time

Speech time refers to the duration it takes for an average person to read a text out loud. Based on data from 77 studies involving 5,965 people , it’s been found that most adults read aloud at a speed of approximately 183 words per minute ( research conducted by Marc Brysbaert in 2019 ). To figure out how long it will take to read a specific piece of text aloud, you can divide the total number of words in the text by this average rate of 183 words per minute.

Of course, it’s important to note that talk time can vary depending on factors such as clarity of speech, pauses for emphasis, and use of visual aids. However, using this tool for converting the number of words to minutes can still provide a helpful guideline for planning and practicing your presentation. By having a better understanding of speech rates, you can ensure that your message is delivered effectively and efficiently.

Benefits of Using a Speech Time Calculate

Time management in presentations.

Effective time management during presentations is crucial to ensure the audience remains engaged and the information is accurately conveyed. This is where our words to speaking time converter comes in handy. By using this tool, presenters can easily determine how many words they need to include in their presentation to stay within the allotted time frame.

Not only does it help with time management, but it also ensures that the pacing of the presentation is consistent, making it easier for the audience to follow. With the use of this presentation time calculator, presenters can confidently deliver their presentations without the worry of running over time or rushing through it.

Estimated speech time for public speaking

Public speaking can be nerve-wracking, especially when you have too little or too much information to fill your time slot. You wonder only if there were an accurate public speaking time calculator available so that you could be able to allocate the appropriate amount of time to each section of your presentation, ensuring that you cover all the necessary points without rushing or going over time.

Effective pacing is key in ensuring your message is delivered with clarity and impact.

Most public speakers target an average of 130-150 words per minute for their spoken content, meaning you should aim to limit your speaking time to roughly one minute per 130-150 words. While this may take some practice to achieve, the end result is a confident, well-timed delivery that keeps your audience engaged from start to finish.

Remember, in public speaking, less is often more—take your time to breathe and emphasize key points. Your audience will appreciate your thoughtful and measured approach. For that, you can use this tool and adjust your words to speech time.

Accurate estimations for audiobooks and podcasts

As more and more people turn to audiobooks and podcasts for their entertainment and information needs, accurate estimations of listening time have become more important than ever. After all, there’s nothing worse than settling in for a quick listen only to find yourself trapped in a story that goes on for hours longer than you anticipated.

That’s why it’s great to see publishers and podcast producers taking estimated reading time seriously, providing listeners with the information they need to choose the right content for their schedule. Whether you’re looking for a quick listen on your daily commute or a lengthy distraction for a lazy Sunday afternoon, accurate estimations using this words to speak time calculator make it easier than ever to find the perfect content.

Some Popular Speech Times

how many words in a 2 minute speech

Almost 300 words

how many words in a 3 minute speech

Almost 450 words

how many words in a 4 minute speech

Almost 600 words

how many words in a 15 minute speech

Almost 2250 words

The speech time is calculated taking 150 words per minute as reference value

Common conversions (average speed)

How long does it take to read 500 words?

3.8 minutes

How long does it take to read 750 words?

5.8 minutes

How long does it take to read 1000 words?

7.7 minutes

How long does it take to read 1200 words?

9.2 minutes

How long does it take to read 1500 words?

11.5 minutes

How long does it take to read 1800 words?

13.8 minutes

How long does it take to read 2000 words?

15.4 minutes

How long does it take to read 3000 words?

23.1 minutes

As the world becomes more fast-paced, time is a precious commodity. Determining how long your script will take to read, whether for a presentation or a video, can make a significant difference in engaging and retaining your audience’s attention.

That’s where our Words to Time Converter comes in handy. It’s a valuable tool for anyone working in various professions, from broadcast journalists to teachers to executives. No matter the industry, time is of the essence, and knowing how long your speech or presentation will take is crucial for effective communication.

Speech calculator:  how long does it take to deliver your speech?

With this speech calculator, you can easily calculate how long it will take you to deliver a speech.

How many words per minute?

In the English language, people speak about 140 words per minute. A fast speaker will get to 170 words per minute, a slow speaker will use around 110 words.

Professional speechwriters use this speech calculator to find out how long a speech takes.

Copy your full text and paste it in the box below:

The entire analysis happens within your browser. The text will NOT be stored and NOT be sent over the web.

Word count:

Your speech rate:

Speech duration:

FAQ’s

How many words is a 3 minute speech  .

A speaker with an average speaking speed will need 420 words for a 3 minute speech. A fast speaker will need 510 words while a slow speaker will only need 330 words.

How many words is a 5 minute speech?  

A speaker with an average speaking speed will need 700 words for a 5 minutes speech. A fast speaker will need 850 words for the same speech length. A slow speaker will only need 550 words.

Is this a word count calculator?  

The speech calculator is a word count calculator. Insert your text and the tool will automatically calculate the word count.  It will then also calculate the speech length depending on the selected talking speed.

How to best select the right speaking speed?

Fast, average or slow? The answer depends on the speaker, the speech type and the speech setting.

The speaking speed of the speaker

Some speakers are natural fast or slow speakers. The best speakers keep a variance during their speeches. They speed up to keep momentum and slow down to put special emphasis on other parts.

The speech type

The type of speech matters a lot in selecting the right speech speed. If you read the whole speech word for word from paper then your average speech speed will be lower. If you intend to use the written speech as speaker notes then your average speaking speed will be much higher.

The speech setting

An informal setting will have a faster average speaking speed compared to a more formal setting.

Keeping all three factors in mind you will able make a better judgement about selecting the right speech speed in the speech calculator.

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Words per Minute Calculator

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Have you ever wondered how long it takes to deliver a speech? Or how much time you need to read a book? This words per minute calculator (or WPM calculator for short) will help you convert between the number of words and the time taken to read or say. This way, you will not only learn how many words is a 5-minute speech but also how long it takes you to read a document with 2000 words.

If you want to know how much time you need to finish a book, head straight to our reading speed calculator !

Words per minute (speech)

In order to determine how long your presentation takes, you first need to find your speaking speed — how many words per minute of speech you can deliver. For example, the average speaking speed in English is 130 wpm (words per minute). If, however, you are frequently told that you speak very slowly or very fast, you should adjust this value accordingly.

You could also measure your speaking speed experimentally. Set a timer to one minute and start reading a passage of text aloud. Once the timer stops, count the words you managed to read. This number is your words per minute speech speed — you can input it directly into our calculator after selecting the radio button Other .

Words per minute (reading)

The same principle as your speaking speed applies to your reading speed — the number of words per minute of reading. The average reading speed for the English language is between 170 and 240 wpm , depending on the text difficulty and your English ability.

Naturally, you can measure your reading speed and input it directly into this reading words per minute calculator. All you have to do is set a timer to one minute and start reading a book (or an e-book ), this time silently. Once the timer rings, count the words you read and input the number into the respective field (below the radio button Other in the reading section).

How many words is a 5 minute speech?

Once you know your speaking and reading speed, the calculations are a piece of cake! All you have to do is input the number of words you have to say into this words per minute calculator, which will tell you how long your presentation should take.

Of course, you can also use this calculator to figure out the maximum number of words in a speech with a limited time frame — for example, 5 minutes. Let's look at how to use this tool in more detail.

Choose whether you will speak to an audience or silently read the text. In this case, we are going to choose speech.

Select your speaking speed . We will stay with the average value of 130 wpm.

Determine the duration of the speech — here, we will pick a 5-minute elevator pitch.

Multiply the reading speed by the time to find out how many words are in a 5-minute speech:

130 × 5 = 650 words

Your speech can have a maximum of 650 words.

How many words per minute in a speech?

The average speaking speed in English is 130 words per minute . However, the average speaking rate changes according to the task before a speaker — for presentations, it goes down to 100-120 wpm, while for YouTubers, it's up to 150-160 wpm. When picking the right pace, you should also consider your audience, e.g., the presence of kids or non-native speakers!

How many words per 10 minute speech?

To deliver a successful ten-minute talk, prepare between 1000-1200 words. The absolute maximum you should have is 1300 words.

How many words are in a five minute speech?

A 5-minute speech should have between 500-600 words. Be careful not to exceed 650 words, or you'll talk too fast and, as a result, lose the audience!

How do I calculate the number of words in a talk?

To determine the number of words in a talk that will last m minutes:

Decide on the speaking rate r :

• Average: 130 wpm (words per minute);
• Slow: 100 wpm; and
• Fast: 160 wpm.

Multiply the speaking rate by the time you have in minutes:

The result in 2 is the number of words your talk should contain.

Number of words

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Finding your speaking rate: A guide to words per minute for speeches and presentations

Planning a speech or presentation? We’ll show you the target words per minute and tools you can use to reach your speaking rate goal.

Ever wonder if you talk too fast or too slow when giving a speech or presentation? We’ll offer suggestions on the number of words per minute you should target along with several ways to find out if you should speed up or slow down your speaking rate.

About speaking rate aka words per minute

As you know, everyone speaks at a different pace and when it comes to public speaking, it can vary even more. Some people feel comfortable speaking and maintain a steady, conversational pace while others become nervous and tend to speak faster and rush their words.

An average American speaks at the rate of 120 to 150 words per minute for conversational speeches and 100 to 150 words per minute for presentations.

Remember, these numbers aren’t set in stone but are good targets to keep in mind. And, it’s also common to fluctuate your speaking rate.

For example, when explaining something important or complicated, most speakers slow down their pace. But if they’re expressing excitement or urgency, they may speed up the pace. Both are normal in the course of a speech or presentation, but obviously affect the overall speaking rate and time.

Other things that can affect the pace for a presentation or speech include waiting for slides to transition or looking at your speaker notes .

How to calculate words per minute

To find out if you’re on track with your speaking rate, there are a few tools you can use to determine your words per minute.

First, there is a formula you can use to calculate your speaking rate for a presentation or speech.

Total Words / Number of Minutes = Speaking Rate (WPM)

To obtain the values for the formula, you can first use a voice recorder or timer to get the number of minutes you speak. Then, find the total number of words by counting them, or better yet, use a built-in word count feature. You can get the word count in applications like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint or follow our instructions for checking the word count in Google Slides .

Pop your numbers into the equation to obtain your speaking rate and see if it matches the words-per-minute suggestions.

For example, if you have a 1,000-word presentation and it takes you eight minutes to present it, then your speaking rate is 125 words per minute (1000 / 8 = 125).

Online speech calculators.

Alternatively, you can check out a couple of online tools to help you calculate the overall speech or presentation time based on speaking rate. You can then make adjustments to reach the time or pace you need.

Omni Calculator helps you find the number of minutes it should take you to speak a specific number of words. This is handy if you think you’ve been speaking too fast or too slow.

• Visit the Omni Words Per Minute Calculator page.
• Enter the number of words in the Speaking section at the top.
• Choose your Speaking speed .

You’ll then see how many minutes it should take you based on those values. You can adjust the Speaking Speed to arrive at the total time needed and then have a number to hit for words per minute with your next practice.

Another option is the Debatrix speech calculator. With this tool, you can paste in the text you plan to speak. It then counts the number of words for you and provides the output.

• Visit Debatrix Speech Calculator page.
• Copy the text from your application and paste it in the box on the left. You’ll see the word count to the right.
• Also on the right, choose Your speech rate .

You’ll see how many minutes the presentation or speech should take. Once you receive the output, you can make adjustments in this tool as well. You may want to shorten the text if you must meet a certain amount of time or change Your Speech Rate to see how many words per minute you need to reach the target time.

Practice presentations in PowerPoint

If you’re presenting a slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint, you can use a built-in feature to obtain the words per minute.

With the Presenter Coach, you walk through your presentation as a practice session. As you speak and advance the slides, you can opt to see tips from the coach to help you continue. When you finish, you’ll not only see the speaking rate, but other helpful tips to improve your oral presentation.

• To use the feature, open your slideshow in PowerPoint and go to the Slide Show tab.
• Select Rehearse with Coach .

• You’ll see your presentation begin and a pop-up window near the bottom right corner.
• Optionally, check the box to Show real-time feedback if you want tips as you speak.
• Click Start Rehearsing when you’re ready to begin.

• Wait for the pop-up window to display “Listening” before you start speaking. Then, present the slideshow as you plan to do for your audience.

When you finish presenting, the Coach stops automatically. You’ll then see Your Rehearsal Report . In the sample report below, you can see we did pretty well with a Pace of 130 words per minute.

You can also view a Summary, Fillers, Repetitive Language, Inclusiveness, Pitch, and Originality. These additional sections can help you polish your oral presentation.

Click Rehearse Again to do exactly that or use the X on the top right to close the report.

Make your content more presentable with Plus AI

Maybe someone else created the slideshow and added terms you’re unfamiliar with or maybe you’ve included too many lengthy lines and would like to tighten up the text. Things like this can have a big impact on not only your speaking rate but how well you present the slideshow.

Plus AI is an add-on that works with both PowerPoint and Google Slides , so you can use whichever tool you prefer. Simply use it to rewrite portions of text or entire slides to make the content easier to present and more digestible for your audience.

Select Plus AI’s Edit option and choose to Rewrite text. You can then pick from a preset update like Shorten or you can enter custom instructions on how to rewrite it.

Once Plus AI provides the text, see how much it helps you present the updated content. Are you more comfortable with the edited text? Can you speak to it better and with more confidence? Are you now able to meet the time limit you were given for the presentation?

Take the tool for a test drive by visiting the Plus AI website . You can check out the features for creating new presentations, editing options for existing slideshows, the template gallery, and more.

For additional assistance look at ideas for informative speeches or these persuasive speech topics , or check out how to give a great presentation and then our tips for more effective presentations .

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Average Speaking Rate and Words per Minute

November 8, 2022 - Dom Barnard

The speed at which you talk has a huge influence on how the audience perceives you and your speech. It’s important, therefore, to understand your speaking rate and how to alter it depending on the type of speech you are delivering.

In this article, you’ll learn how to calculate your speaking rate and how it compares to the average rate for popular talks to give you some context. Audio samples of speaking rates at the extremes are provided, so you can understand the difference in words per minute.

At the end of the article, exercises are provided to help you develop an adaptive speaking rate.

How to calculate your speaking rate

Speaking rate is often expressed in words per minute (wpm). To calculate this value, you’ll need to record yourself talking for a few minutes and then add up the number of words in your speech. Divide the total number of words by the number of minutes your speech took.

Speaking rate (wpm) = total words / number of minutes

You can record yourself with this  online voice recorder . Once you have the audio of your speech, there are two ways to get the number of words:

• Manually count the words as you listen back to the audio
• Upload the speech recording to a  speech-to-text platform

When you have the speech converted to text format, copy the text into a software package such as Microsoft Word, which provides a useful word count for the document.

Once you have the number of words, convert the time to minutes – for example, if your speech was 4 minutes 30 seconds, you need to divide the number of words by 4.5 (as 30 seconds is half of a minute).

John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, where he slowed his usually very high speaking rate down to below 100 wpm (his average was well above 150 wpm).

What is the average speaking rate?

The average speaking rate changes dramatically for the purpose of your speech. According to the National Center for Voice and Speech, the average conversation rate for English speakers in the United States is about  150 wpm . However, for radio presenters or podcasters, the wpm is higher.

Here is a list of average speech rates for different activities.

Average speech rates

• Presentations : between 100-150 wpm for a comfortable pace
• Conversational : between 120-150 wpm
• Audiobooks : between 150-160 wpm, which is the upper range that people comfortably hear and vocalize words
• Radio hosts and podcasters : between 150-160 wpm
• Auctioneers : can speak at about 250 wpm
• Commentators : between 250-400 wpm

To give these speech rates some context, if the speaking pace is 130 words per minute, you’ll finish reading an A4 page (Calibri, font size 11) in 4 minutes, 51 seconds.

Extremes of speaking rate – world record pace

Steven Woodmore  is a British electronics salesman and comedian known for his rapid speech articulation, being able to articulate 637 wpm, a speed four times faster than the average person.

Woodmore was listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s fastest talker, a title which he held for five years, taking the helm from the previous record holder, John Moschitta, Jr.

A comparison of words per minute for popular TED Talks

Let’s compare different presentation styles to show you how speech rates can vary widely. We’ll use popular TED Talks to compare words per minute for different presentations.

We’ve analyzed five TED Talks, ranging from short speeches up to 22 minutes. When we were calculating the length of the presentation, we included time when the audience was clapping and when the presenter changed slides.

We tried to pick from a wide range of speech topics to get an unbiased average.

The average speaking rate was 173 words per minute. The speaking rate ranged from 154 to 201 words per minute.

Popular TED Talk speaking rates

• How great leaders inspire action (Simon Sinek) – 170 wpm
• The power of introverts (Susan Cain) – 176 wpm
• Do schools kill creativity? (Sir Ken Robinson) – 165 wpm
• Why we do what we do (Tony Robbins) – 201 wpm
• The power of vulnerability (Brené Brown) – 154 wpm

What influences your overall speaking rate?

Here are several factors that affect the overall speaking rate, most of which can be controlled by you.

• Regular speaking rate  – this is the result of your environment, where you grew up, your parents, culture, friends around you, and more.
• Nervousness  – you’ve probably noticed it yourself,  when you are nervous , you speak much quicker and take short shallow breaths as you rush through the content.
• Saying something urgent  – understandably, we speak much quicker when there is an emergency, for example calling an ambulance or explaining an incident to the police.
• Mental fatigue  – tiredness affects our thought process, making it harder for us to articulate ourselves, causing us to talk more slowly.
• Complexity of the words  – longer, more complex words will take slightly longer to say, and if you are counting words per minute, it will affect speech pace slightly (although somewhat negligible)
• Complexity of content  – if you are presenting complex content, you’ll want to speak slower than usual to give the audience time to comprehend the concepts and content.
• Verbal pauses  – pauses are a great way to break up the content and give emphasis to what you are saying. Naturally this will slow down your speaking rate. Read  10 Effective Ways to use Pauses in your Speech .
• Event driven pauses  – these are pauses caused by a change in slides, a demo of your product, checking your notes, and so on.
• Audience driven pauses  – these events are caused by your audience, for example, when they laugh and ask questions.

Example audio clips of different speech rates

Example 1 – why we do what we do (tony robbins).

Sample of ‘Why we do what we do’ speech, spoken at 201 wpm.

Example 2 – We Shall Fight on the Beaches (Winston Churchill)

Sample of ‘We Shall Fight on the Beaches’ speech, spoken at 128 wpm.

Tony Robbins giving his TED Talk, Why we do what we do, with an average speaking pace of 201 wpm.

Is speaking rate important?

In short, yes, your rate of speech does have an impact on how the audience perceive you and your message.

Generally, a slower rate is easier to understand for the audience. If you include pauses as well, you give the audience time to absorb the messages of your presentation.

However listening back to the Tony Robbins speech above, which was at over 200 wpm, you’ll probably find you were still able to understand what he was saying. This is because he clearly articulates his words and uses easy to understand language. Clarity is just as important as speech pace.

Try to vary your speaking rate

No matter what your average speaking rate is over the entire speech, you should vary it throughout the speech. Varying your speech makes it more interesting for the audience and adds emotion to the content. Without pace variation, you’re in danger of sounding monotone.

For example, you can speak faster to convey excitement, or slower to reflect sadness or importance.

When to change your speed

• Speaking fast  – indication of passion, urgency, excitement, and emotion
• Speaking slow  – indication of importance, sadness, confusion, the seriousness of a point

When you’re speaking quickly, initially it is exciting for the audience, but after a minute or two, it stops being stimulating and becomes overwhelming.

When you are speaking slowly, it can grab the attention of the audience and help them process every word, but an entire talk at a slow pace will bore your audience: while waiting for you to get to the point they will lose interest.

Remember: The rate we speak at is highly individual

This is an important point to remember. If you take some well-known speeches and change the pace of their delivery, the meaning would be lost. For example, the “ I Have a Dream ” by Martin Luther King was spoken at a slow rate.

The long pauses and carefully spoken words give us time to absorb the information and plenty of time for the audience to applaud throughout. Even if you did not understand the words, the slow pace indicates that the message is important and should be taken seriously.

Cultural differences

Culture plays a big role in the pace we naturally speak at. Even locations within the  same country  can make a difference – people in London typically speak faster than people from Yorkshire for example. Also, if English isn’t the speakers first language, they usually speak a little slower as well.

How to practice: Getting the right speaking pace

Test your speaking pace.

Practice reading a transcript aloud at different paces to better understand how different speeds sound. Learn More

Here are two ways to measure and practice your speaking pace.

Use a metronome

The metronome ticks at a certain rate depending on what you set it to. If you want to speak at 130 words per minute, set the metronome to this value and practice saying a word every tick of the metronome.

This is a good start, however when actually presenting to an audience, you’ll want to vary this pace to emphasise certain points – a speech at exactly 130 wpm throughout would sound very monotone and rehearsed.

Use practice exercises

Online exercises let you practice your speech in a variety of scenarios. Practice presenting at a conference, delivering a sales pitch, answering interview questions, and more. With  VirtualSpeech practice exercises , you can get feedback on your speaking rate after your speech and adjust it accordingly for your next speech.

Example practice exercises you can use to measure your speaking pace during a speech or presentation. See all the  practice exercises here .

5 exercises to develop an adaptive speaking rate

Tips taken from  Quick & easy tips for speaking rate

1. Reading children’s stories

Read a children’s story silently several times to familiarize yourself with the flow. Go through it again, noting which passages would suit taking more quickly and which should be slower. Then read it aloud and listen carefully to how speed alters interpretation. Repeat the exercise altering your speed over particular passages, noting the differences.

Record yourself if possible doing this and all the following exercises. Save all the versions you do. You’ll then have them to refer back to. Recording takes out the guess work as you can hear exactly what you did, rather than what you imagined you did. It doesn’t lie!

2. Read factual reports

Pick an information loaded report from a newspaper or magazine.

Go through it silently to familiarize yourself with the flow of material and then read it aloud. Make a note of which passages need careful or slow reading and which can be taken at a faster rate. Re-read aloud until you feel you have the mix of speeds right.

As an extension exercise, read the report as if you were reading for an audience who knew nothing about the subject. Note what changes you made and why.

3. Experiment with one of your own speeches

Record and time yourself delivering a speech of your own at your current ‘normal’ speaking rate.

Note the time down. Now go through again having marked passages for slower or faster treatment. Note the new time and your new insights.

4. Listen to good speakers

Listen to speakers you admire. They could be radio presenters,  commencement speeches , anybody accustomed to speaking in public. Note the different rates of speech they use over the course of their presentation and the effectiveness and experiment with them for yourself.

5. Play with material you are familiar with

Read or recite part of a text you know well quickly (or slowly). If you can record yourself, do so. If not, listen and note the effect it has on you. If you’ve recorded yourself, play it back.

Ask yourself where was the speed effective? Where was it detrimental? Mark those places on your script. Read again incorporating your changes.

Savvy Calculator

Speech Time Calculator

Introduction.

The Speech Time Calculator is a valuable tool designed to assist speakers, presenters, and event organizers in effectively managing their time during public speaking engagements. Whether preparing for a conference, seminar, or any public address, this calculator helps individuals allocate time wisely, ensuring a smooth and well-paced presentation.

The formula for the Speech Time Calculator revolves around dividing the total number of words in a speech by the average words spoken per minute. The formula can be expressed as:

Speech Time (minutes)=Total Words Words Per Minute Speech Time (minutes) = Words Per Minute  Total Words ​

This formula provides an estimate of the time required to deliver a speech based on the speaker’s average speaking speed.

How to Use?

Utilizing the Speech Time Calculator is straightforward and efficient. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

• Input Total Words : Enter the total number of words in your speech. This can be an estimate or the actual word count.
• Enter Words Per Minute : Specify your average speaking speed in words per minute. This is a personal metric that can be determined through practice or previous speaking engagements.
• Click Calculate or Submit : Initiate the calculation process by clicking the designated button on the calculator interface.
• Review the Output : The calculator will display the estimated speech time in minutes, allowing the speaker to plan and allocate time effectively.

Suppose a speaker has prepared a speech with 800 words and speaks at an average rate of 150 words per minute. Using the Speech Time Calculator, the estimated speech time would be:

Speech Time (minutes)=800150≈5.33 minutes  Speech Time (minutes) = 150 800 ​ ≈ 5.33 minutes

Therefore, the estimated speech time for the given scenario is approximately 5.33 minutes.

Q: Can the Speech Time Calculator account for pauses or audience interaction?

A: The calculator provides a general estimate and does not account for pauses or audience interaction. Speakers may adjust the calculated time based on their individual presentation style.

Q: Is there a recommended words-per-minute rate for public speaking?

A: While an average speaking rate is around 125-150 words per minute, the ideal rate varies based on the speaker’s style, content complexity, and audience.

Q: How accurate is the Speech Time Calculator?

A: The calculator provides a helpful estimate, but actual speech times may vary based on delivery speed, pauses, and other factors.

Conclusion:

The Speech Time Calculator is a valuable tool for speakers and presenters, offering a quick and efficient means of estimating the time required for a speech. By considering the total word count and the speaker’s average words-per-minute rate, this calculator empowers individuals to plan their presentations effectively, ensuring a well-paced and engaging delivery. Whether addressing a large audience or participating in a time-sensitive event, the Speech Time Calculator proves to be an indispensable resource for optimizing speech preparation and delivery.

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Have you ever wondered what makes a great speech truly captivating? It’s not just the words you choose but the speed at which they flow. The magic lies in your words per minute (WPM) — the sweet spot where clarity meets engagement.

Whether you’re delivering a keynote, a persuasive pitch, or a heartfelt toast, mastering your speech’s pace can make all the difference between a message that resonates and one that fades away. Ready to unlock the secret to speaking with impact? Here’s a detailed breakdown to help you estimate the number of words for a 10-minute speech, a 5-minute speech, and a 3-minute speech.

What is words per minute (WPM)?

Words per minute (WPM) refers to the speed at which a person speaks, and it is the measure of the number of words spoken in one minute. It is essential in public speaking , presentations, and communication because it affects how well an audience understands and retains the information presented. There are three variations in speech rate: slow pace (around 100-120 WPM), normal pace (around 130-160 WPM), and fast pace (around 170-200 WPM).

💠According to a source , the average rate for English speakers in the United States is about 150 words per minute.

Why are words per minute important in a speech.

The speed at which someone talks can affect how well people understand and stay interested when you deliver a speech. People might feel overwhelmed if you speak too fast, but they might get bored and lose focus if you talk too slowly. Finding a good balance of words in a speech is important to ensure your message comes across clearly and keeps people engaged. The right number of words per minute can help with the following:

• Comprehension: The correct rate of speech allows the audience to follow a speaker without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The talking speed can have an impact on how the audience responds. Speaking too quickly can confuse people, while speaking too slowly may bore your audience.
• Engagement: Varying the speech rate can help maintain audience interest. Faster speaking rates can be used for exciting points, while slower rates can emphasize essential details.
• Time management: It's important to gauge how long your speech needs to be, especially if there are time constraints. For instance, a speaker who knows their WPM will be able to estimate how long it will take to deliver a 1,000-word speech.

What factors affect the words per minute of speech?

Different types of speeches require different speaking rates. Adjusting your words per minute based on the speech type, audience, and content is important for clear and engaging delivery. Some of the factors affecting the words per minute in a speech are:

• Audience: When speaking, consider the audience's age, familiarity with the topic, and cultural background, as these factors can affect the optimal speaking rate. Young audience members or those unfamiliar with the subject may require a slower pace.
• Content complexity: Complex or technical content often requires a slower WPM to ensure the audience can follow along and understand the material.
• Purpose of the speech: The goal of the speech influences the ideal words you speak per minute. Informative speeches may benefit from a slower pace for absorption, while persuasive speeches may vary in speed for emphasis.
• Speech duration: Longer speeches may require a more moderate pace to maintain audience engagement, while shorter speeches may accommodate a faster rate.

💡Pro tip: For a presentation with a senior manager, use a medium-paced, formal speech and an informal tone with a varied pace for an internal team presentation.

Words per minute for a 10 minute speech

A 10 minute speech is common for presentations, such as keynote addresses, conference talks, or class presentations. Check out the number of words that are ideal for different scenarios:

• Slow pace (100-120 WPM) A 10-minute speech delivered slowly is around 1,000 to 1,200 words. Speaking slowly is ideal if you must explain complex concepts, use pauses effectively for emphasis, or ensure that every word is clearly understood. You can also experiment with talking fast or slow in certain sections of your speech to engage the audience. Examples: performance review meetings, client onboarding sessions, cross-department presentations, etc.
• Normal pace (130-160 WPM) You should aim for an average speaking pace of around 1,300 to 1,600 words. This pace is most common for public speaking . It balances delivering enough information and keeping the audience engaged. Examples: quarterly financial presentation, strategy planning session, product launch briefing, etc.
• Fast pace (170-200 WPM) Your 10-minute speech could contain 1,700 to 2,000 words if you talk fast. A high speaking rate may be appropriate for situations where you have a lot of content to cover. Still, it can be challenging for the audience to absorb all the information. Examples: crisis communication meetings, PR-conference briefings, market analysis presentations, etc.

Words per minute for a 5 minute speech

A 5 minute speech is often used for short speech or presentations, toasts, or brief introductions. Check out the number of words which are ideal for different scenarios:

• Slow pace (100-120 WPM) A 5-minute speech would be around 500 to 600 words at a slow pace. This lets you articulate each word clearly and provide enough pauses for the audience to digest your points. Examples: team-building workshops, change management policies, client handover meetings, etc.
• Normal pace (130-160 WPM) An average pace would mean your 5-minute speech should be approximately 650 to 800 words. This is ideal for delivering a concise yet informative speech that keeps the audience’s attention without feeling rushed. Examples: new employee orientation, negotiation meetings, shareholder meetings, etc.
• Fast pace (170-200 WPM) Speaking quickly, you could deliver 850 to 1,000 words in a 5-minute speech. This might work well for energizing the audience or providing information quickly, but it may also risk overwhelming your listeners. Examples: daily stand-up calls, elevator pitches, task delegation meetings, etc.

Words per minute for a 3 minute speech

A 3 minute speech is commonly used for elevator pitches , quick summaries, or short personal stories. Check out the number of words which are ideal for different scenarios:

• Slow pace (100-120 WPM) A 3-minute speech would consist of around 300 to 360 words at a slow pace. This is best when you must make a substantial impact with fewer words, allowing for emphasis and reflection. Examples: retirement celebrations, project updates to clients, change management briefings, etc.
• Normal pace (130-160 WPM) For an average speaking rate, aim for 390 to 480 words. This range is ideal for delivering a concise, easy-to-follow, and understandable message. Examples: networking events, job interviews, quick project updates to investors, etc.
• Fast pace (170-200 WPM) A fast-paced 3-minute speech could contain 510 to 600 words. This is suitable for highly dynamic presentations where you must convey enthusiasm or urgency. Examples: press briefings, competitive pitch rounds, crisis management updates, etc.

💡Tips for adjusting your speech length and pace

Make sure to practice the speed and rhythm of your speech. It's important to stay within the given time and communicate effectively. Without pace variation, it can get boring for the audience - be it short speeches or longer-form presentations. Here are some tips to deliver an effective speech:

• Practice your speech delivery: Time yourself while reading your speech aloud to understand how many words you comfortably speak per minute. Practicing with a strict time limit will help with your final speech. Adjust your script accordingly to fit the desired time limit.
• Use pauses effectively: Don’t rush through your speech to fill the time. Pauses are a great way to emphasize points, and give your audience time to process the information.
• Know your audience: Consider the complexity of your content and your audience's familiarity with the topic. A more technical or detailed topic may require a slower rate.
• Rehearse with feedback: Measure your speaking rate by practicing in front of others. Get feedback on your pacing, clarity, and overall delivery. Adjust your average speaking speed based on their input.
• Include or exclude content as needed: If your speech is too long or short, consider trimming less important points or adding more detailed explanations to fit the desired time. Make sure the content is interesting for the audience.

How can Prezent help you maintain your presentation's ideal speaking rate?

It is always useful to have an estimate of the word count in a speech. Prezent enables you to leverage technology and enhance your presentations. It offers advanced features that can help you create visually compelling presentation slides and maintain the ideal word per minute naturally.

• Structured templates for clarity: Prezent offers structured and pre-designed templates that help you organize your presentation content clearly and logically. These templates allow you to focus on key points without overwhelming each slide with too much information. This structure helps you maintain a steady pace, ensuring your message is easy to follow and well-paced with the ideal WPM.
• Storytelling to maintain pace: Prezent provides storytelling frameworks to help you create a compelling narrative for your presentation. These frameworks can keep your audience engaged and naturally control the flow of your speech, maintaining a steady pace and balanced WPM.
• Audience-specific adjustments with communication fingerprint: Prezent's communication fingerprint tool helps you understand your audience's preferences, such as their preferred information delivery and ideal pace. With this knowledge, you can adjust your speech speed and presentation style to better suit their needs, ensuring the ideal WPM for maximum impact.
• Best practice guide for industry insights: Prezent offers industry-specific best practice guides , providing insights into ideal speech pace, tone, and presentation style for different audiences. These guides help you better understand what works best for your audience, allowing you to adjust your speech and keep your WPM within the ideal range.

The AI-powered features of Prezent enable you to deliver a well-balanced presentation delivery without worrying about speech patterns.  Learn more about Prezent AI and how it can enhance your communication skills by scheduling a demo with our experts. Alternatively, explore the platform yourself with a free trial today .

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