Free browser tool
Speech time calculator with pauses
Estimate a script’s spoken duration from your own words-per-minute pace plus a separate pause allowance.
How to use this tool
Paste a script, enter a speaking pace and add the seconds you expect to spend pausing, changing slides or waiting for a response. Duration = word count ÷ words per minute × 60 + pause seconds. The default pace is an editable assumption, not a recommended speed for every language or audience. For example, 600 words at 120 words a minute plus 30 seconds of pauses takes an estimated 5 minutes 30 seconds. Rehearse aloud for a dependable final timing.
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