Free speech time calculator
A speech time calculator for scripts, speeches and video voiceovers.
| 0:15 video | 37 words |
|---|---|
| 0:30 video | 75 words |
| 0:45 video | 112 words |
| 1:00 video | 150 words |
| 1:30 video | 225 words |
| 3:00 video | 450 words |
Where it works
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Any browser, phone or computer
Updated · Tested by the UGCLive team
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How long a script takes to say, line by line
Speaking time is words divided by words per minute. At 150, a conversational pace, this 72-word script runs 0:29; add a beat for each pause or product shot.
- Words
- 72
- At 150 wpm
- 0:29
- 0–5.6sLine 1. Okay, I need to tell you about the one thing that fixed my mornings.
- 5.6–10sLine 2. I used to hit snooze four times and still run late.
- 10–16sLine 3. Then I started laying everything out the night before. Clothes, keys, coffee, all of it.
- 16–22.4sLine 4. Now I'm out the door in ten minutes, and I actually have time to eat breakfast.
- 22.4–28.8sLine 5. If your mornings feel rushed, try it for one week. Let me know how it goes.
How many words fit a 15, 30 or 60-second video
Turned round: seconds times words per minute, divided by 60. Over budget? Cut words before you speed up.
A 30-second script at three speeds
Slow suits steps people follow; fast suits hooks and lists. Time yourself once for your own speed.
How to use Speech time calculator
More about Speech time calculator
Paste your words, pick a speaking speed and see the time to say them, with the word budget for every common video length.
How to use Speech time calculator, step by step
- Paste the script. Or type the number of words. The count updates as you type.
- Pick a speed. Conversational is 150 words a minute. Time yourself reading 100 words for your own speed.
- Read the time and the budget. The time to say it, and how many words fit 15 seconds to 3 minutes, so you know what to cut.
How long does it take to say 100 words?
About 40 seconds at 150 words a minute, a conversational pace. Divide the words by your speed for minutes: a 30-second video holds about 75 words and a 60-second one about 150.
Tips for timing a script
- Cut, don't rushOver the budget? Trim words before you speed up: cut the ums, the repeats and the second way of saying the same thing.
- Leave room for the shotsA product close-up or a pause after the hook takes time with no words. Plan a second or two for each.
- Read it at that speedThe teleprompter scrolls your script at the words a minute you pick here.
Writing a TikTok Shop video? Start from the TikTok Shop script template or the video script template.
Speech time calculator: what you need and limits
| Price | Free, no sign-up |
|---|---|
| Works on | Any current browser on a phone, tablet or computer |
| Last checked | November 11, 2026 |
Speech time calculator FAQ
How many words is a 1-minute speech?
About 150 at a conversational 150 words a minute; 120 if you speak slowly and 170 if you speak fast.
How many words fit in a 30-second TikTok or ad?
About 75 at 150 words a minute. Leave a second or two for the product shot and the call to action, so plan on 60 to 70 spoken words.
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
About 750 at 150 words a minute, or 600 to 850 between a slow and a fast pace.
What's a normal speaking speed?
Conversational speech usually runs around 130 to 160 words a minute. Presentations and tutorials tend to run slower; hooks and lists in short videos faster.
How do you count words?
Every run of letters or numbers is a word, and "don't" or "30-day" counts as one. Numbers written as digits take longer to say than they look, so allow a little extra for prices and dates.
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