Speaking & Speech
Presentation Time Calculator
Estimate how long your presentation will take based on your script. Paste your notes or full script, or enter a word count directly, and get an instant time estimate. To estimate by hand, divide your word count by your speaking pace — at an average 130 words per minute, a 1,300-word script runs about 10 minutes. Timing also depends on slides, live demos and audience interaction, so treat the result as a starting point and rehearse out loud to confirm. It works for conference talks, business pitches, webinars, classroom lectures and keynotes.
At an average speaking pace of about 130 words per minute, a 5-minute presentation needs roughly 550–800 words, a 10-minute presentation 1,100–1,600 words, a 15-minute presentation 1,650–2,400 words, a 20-minute presentation 2,200–3,200 words, and a 30-minute presentation 3,300–4,800 words. Slides, demos and Q&A reduce the words you actually need, so paste your script for the most accurate estimate.
Presentation Time Calculator
~1,650 words
Slow (110 wpm)
~1,950 words
Average (130 wpm)
~2,400 words
Fast (160 wpm)
~8
Est. reading time
~2 min/slide
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How Many Words Is a 10-minute Speech?
A 10 minutes speech is typically 1,100–1,600 words
How Many Words Is a 15-minute Speech?
A 15 minutes speech is typically 1,650–2,400 words
How Many Words Is a 20-minute Speech?
A 20 minutes speech is typically 2,200–3,200 words