Words to Minutes Calculator
Find out how long your speech or presentation will take
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Words to Minutes Reference Table
| Word Count | Slow (110 wpm) | Average (130 wpm) | Normal (150 wpm) | Fast (170 wpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 words (~1 page) | 2 min 16 sec | 1 min 55 sec | 1 min 40 sec | 1 min 28 sec |
| 500 words (~2 pages) | 4 min 33 sec | 3 min 51 sec | 3 min 20 sec | 2 min 56 sec |
| 750 words (~3 pages) | 6 min 49 sec | 5 min 46 sec | 5 minutes | 4 min 25 sec |
| 1,000 words (~4 pages) | 9 min 5 sec | 7 min 42 sec | 6 min 40 sec | 5 min 53 sec |
| 1,500 words (~6 pages) | 13 min 38 sec | 11 min 32 sec | 10 minutes | 8 min 49 sec |
| 2,000 words (~8 pages) | 18 min 11 sec | 15 min 23 sec | 13 min 20 sec | 11 min 46 sec |
| 2,500 words (~10 pages) | 22 min 44 sec | 19 min 14 sec | 16 min 40 sec | 14 min 42 sec |
| 3,000 words (~12 pages) | 27 min 16 sec | 23 min 5 sec | 20 minutes | 17 min 39 sec |
How Many Words for a Speech?
The number of words you need depends on your speaking speed and the length of your speech. Here are guidelines at an average pace of 130 words per minute:
1-minute speech
130 words
2-minute speech
260 words
3-minute speech
390 words
5-minute speech
650 words
7-minute speech
910 words
10-minute speech
1,300 words
15-minute speech
1,950 words
18-minute speech
2,340 words
20-minute speech
2,600 words