Speech Time From Text
How long it takes to read text aloud.
Speaking time
0:17
43 words · 264 characters
Pace reference
- TED talk average: ~163 wpm
- Audiobook narration: 150–160 wpm
- Conversational English: 120–150 wpm
- News anchors: 150–175 wpm
- Auctioneers, fast rap: 200–280 wpm
Useful for estimating speech runtime, podcast script length, voiceover quotes, or video voiceover timing. Add 10–20% for natural pauses and breaths if the text doesn't already include them. For non-English speakers reading English, slow down by 15%.
About
Paste your script. Pick a speaking pace (conversational, presentation, news-style). Get the speaking time in minutes and seconds. Useful for sizing speeches, podcast scripts, and voiceover work.
How to use
- Paste text.
- Pick a pace.
- Read time.
FAQ
What's a normal pace?+
Conversational English is 120–150 wpm. Presentations sit around 130–160. News anchors push 150–175. TED talks average 163. Slow down for emphasis on key points; speed up for energy in transitions.