Speaking & Speech
Sermon Length Calculator
Paste your sermon to estimate how long it will take to deliver. Sermon length varies widely by tradition: evangelical sermons often run 30–45 minutes, Catholic homilies tend to be 8–12 minutes and mainline Protestant sermons typically fall in the 20–30 minute range. Use this calculator to check your manuscript against your service schedule.
A 20-minute sermon needs approximately 2,200–3,200 words. A 30-minute sermon needs approximately 3,300–4,800 words.
Sermon Length Calculator
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How Many Words Is a 20-minute Speech?
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How Many Words Is a 30-minute Speech?
A 30 minutes speech is about 3,300–4,800 words depending on speaking pace
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How Many Words Is a 45-minute Speech?
A 45 minutes speech is about 4,950–7,200 words depending on speaking pace