Words to Minutes Calculator
Paste a speech, presentation script or video voice-over, or type the word count. The default pace is 140 words per minute, inside the 130 to 160 range often used for presentations. Pick slow or fast to compare.
Result
Time–
Quick reference
| Words | 120/min | 140/min | 160/min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 4 min 10 s | 3 min 34 s | 3 min 8 s |
| 1,000 | 8 min 20 s | 7 min 9 s | 6 min 15 s |
| 2,000 | 16 min 40 s | 14 min 17 s | 12 min 30 s |
| 5,000 | 41 min 40 s | 35 min 43 s | 31 min 15 s |
| 10,000 | 1 h 23 min | 1 h 11 min | 1 h 2 min |
Questions
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
About 650 to 800 words at a typical presentation pace of 130 to 160 words per minute.
How many words per minute do people speak?
Presentations are often paced around 130 to 160 words per minute. Audiobooks are often narrated around 150 to 160.
Should I leave time for pauses?
Yes. Add 10 to 15 percent for pauses, slides and audience reactions.