Speech Word Count Calculator
Turn speaking time into a word count, or a word count into speaking time - at your own pace.
That fits about
650 words
Words by speech length
Most people present at 110 to 150 words per minute. Plan with the middle column, then check it against your own pace.
| Length | Slow (110 wpm) | Normal (130 wpm) | Brisk (150 wpm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | 110 | 130 | 150 |
| 2 minutes | 220 | 260 | 300 |
| 3 minutes | 330 | 390 | 450 |
| 4 minutes | 440 | 520 | 600 |
| 5 minutes | 550 | 650 | 750 |
| 6 minutes | 660 | 780 | 900 |
| 7 minutes | 770 | 910 | 1,050 |
| 8 minutes | 880 | 1,040 | 1,200 |
| 9 minutes | 990 | 1,170 | 1,350 |
| 10 minutes | 1,100 | 1,300 | 1,500 |
| 12 minutes | 1,320 | 1,560 | 1,800 |
| 15 minutes | 1,650 | 1,950 | 2,250 |
| 20 minutes | 2,200 | 2,600 | 3,000 |
| 30 minutes | 3,300 | 3,900 | 4,500 |
| 45 minutes | 4,950 | 5,850 | 6,750 |
| 60 minutes | 6,600 | 7,800 | 9,000 |
Common questions
How many words is a 1-minute speech?
A 1-minute speech is about 130 words at a normal speaking pace of 130 words per minute. Allow around 110 words if you speak slowly, and up to 150 if you speak briskly.
How many words is a 2-minute speech?
A 2-minute speech is about 260 words at a normal speaking pace of 130 words per minute. Allow around 220 words if you speak slowly, and up to 300 if you speak briskly.
How many words is a 3-minute speech?
A 3-minute speech is about 390 words at a normal speaking pace of 130 words per minute. Allow around 330 words if you speak slowly, and up to 450 if you speak briskly.
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
A 5-minute speech is about 650 words at a normal speaking pace of 130 words per minute. Allow around 550 words if you speak slowly, and up to 750 if you speak briskly.
How many words is an 8-minute speech?
An 8-minute speech is about 1,040 words at a normal speaking pace of 130 words per minute. Allow around 880 words if you speak slowly, and up to 1,200 if you speak briskly.
How many words is a 10-minute speech?
A 10-minute speech is about 1,300 words at a normal speaking pace of 130 words per minute. Allow around 1,100 words if you speak slowly, and up to 1,500 if you speak briskly.
How many words is a 15-minute speech?
A 15-minute speech is about 1,950 words at a normal speaking pace of 130 words per minute. Allow around 1,650 words if you speak slowly, and up to 2,250 if you speak briskly.
How many words is a 20-minute speech?
A 20-minute speech is about 2,600 words at a normal speaking pace of 130 words per minute. Allow around 2,200 words if you speak slowly, and up to 3,000 if you speak briskly.
Once you have a draft
Paste it into the Word Counter to see the real word count, reading time and speaking time for what you actually wrote. For the longer version of this — what changes your rate, and how to time yourself — read How many words is a 5-minute speech?