Words per minute calculator
Paste a script to see how long it takes to say out loud, or plan how many words fit a target time. Conversational on-camera delivery runs around 130 to 150 words per minute.
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Planning to a length?
Enter a target time and get the word count to aim for at your chosen pace.
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Now practice that pace
Pull a random topic, set the timer, and speak. AI feedback measures your real words per minute from the recording.
Practice with a random topicWhich pace is right?
How to measure your rate, choose a range, and hold a steady pace under pressure, plus the research behind the numbers.
Read the speaking-pace guideQuestions
How many words per minute is a good speaking pace?
Conversational on-camera and presentation delivery usually sits around 130 to 150 words per minute. Slower (around 110) reads clearer; faster (160+) feels energetic but can rush.
How long will my script take to say?
Paste your script into the calculator and pick a pace. Spoken length is roughly the word count divided by your words-per-minute rate. For example, 200 words at 130 wpm is about 1 minute 32 seconds.
How many words fit in a 1-minute video?
At a conversational 130 words per minute, about 130 words. Enter your target time in the calculator to get the word count for any length and pace.