Speaking & Speech
Speaking Time Calculator
Paste your text to estimate how long it takes to say out loud. Speaking time depends on pace, pauses and delivery style. This tool gives a practical range at slow (110 wpm), average (130 wpm) and fast (160 wpm) speaking speeds.
A 500-word speech takes about 3–4.5 minutes. A 1,000-word speech takes about 6–9 minutes. A 1,500-word speech takes about 9–14 minutes. Times vary by speaking pace.
Speaking Time Calculator
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