Speaking & Speech

How Many Words Is a 6-Minute Speech?

A 6-minute speech is typically 660–960 words. The exact number depends on how fast you talk: slow speakers (110 wpm) need around 660 words, average speakers (130 wpm) around 780 and fast speakers (160 wpm) around 960. Paste your script below to check your timing, or use these figures as a writing target.

A 6-minute speech is 660–960 words, depending on pace. Slow (110 wpm): 660 words. Average (130 wpm): 780 words. Fast (160 wpm): 960 words. Paste your own script to see what it really runs at your pace.

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How Many Words Is a 6-Minute Speech?

Word count range (6 minutes)

SpeedWords per minutewords / 6 minutes
Slow110 wpm660 words
Average130 wpm780 words
Fast160 wpm960 words
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