Speaking & Speech
Presentation Word Count Calculator
Enter your target presentation length in minutes and your speaking pace to find out how many words to write. This is the reverse of the Presentation Time Calculator. You know how long you have, and you need to know how many words to write. Use it to plan a conference talk, workshop, keynote or classroom presentation.
A 10-minute presentation needs approximately 1,100–1,600 words. A 20-minute presentation needs approximately 2,200–3,200 words. Enter your own duration and speaking pace for an exact target.
Presentation Word Count Calculator
~1,650 words
Slow (110 wpm)
~1,950 words
Average (130 wpm)
~2,400 words
Fast (160 wpm)
~8
Slides (est.)
~2 min/slide
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Presentation Time Calculator
A 10-minute talk runs about 1,100 to 1,600 words, a 20-minute talk 2,200 to 3,200
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Enter your speech length in minutes to find out how many words to write
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Speaking time at 130 words per minute: a 5-minute speech is about 650 words
How Many Words Is a 10-Minute Speech?
A 10-minute speech is typically 1,100–1,600 words
How Many Words Is a 20-Minute Speech?
A 20-minute speech is typically 2,200–3,200 words