Speaking & Speech
Voice-Over Word Count Calculator
Enter your target recording duration to find out how many words to write in your voice-over script. This is the reverse of the Voice-Over Time Calculator. You already know how long the spot or video needs to be, and you need to know how many words to write. Useful for broadcast ads, explainer videos, product narrations, e-learning modules and YouTube intros.
A 30-second voice-over needs approximately 55–80 words. A 60-second voice-over needs approximately 110–160 words.
Voice-Over 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:
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