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.
Presentation Word Count Calculator
~550 words
Slow (110 wpm)
~650 words
Average (130 wpm)
~800 words
Fast (160 wpm)
Or paste your script to check its length:
Processed in your browser. Not stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Tools
Presentation Time Calculator
Estimate how long your presentation will take
Speech Words Calculator
Enter your speech length in minutes to find out how many words you need
Speaking Time Calculator
Estimate speaking time for any text at slow, average and fast speaking speeds
How Many Words Is a 10-minute Speech?
A 10 minutes speech is about 1,100–1,600 words depending on speaking pace
How Many Words Is a 20-minute Speech?
A 20 minutes speech is about 2,200–3,200 words depending on speaking pace