Words per Minute Calculator

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Speaking mode times how long it takes to deliver your words. Reading mode times silent or oral reading. Typing mode converts typed characters or words over a timed session into a WPM score.
Total number of words in the text, speech, or article.
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Slow (100 wpm) suits formal speeches; Average (130 wpm) is typical conversation; Fast (160 wpm) is typical for podcasters and radio hosts.
Speaking time
7m 42s

Estimated time to deliver your speech at the chosen speed

Speaking time (minutes)7.69min

Your 1,000-word speech takes 7m 42s at 130 wpm.

  • At 130 wpm, 1,000 words takes about 7m 42s.
  • This length works well for a focused talk, a TED-style segment, or a classroom explanation.
  • Speaking slower (100 wpm) would take 10m; faster (160 wpm) would take 6m.

Next stepTo refine your time, rehearse with a timer and note whether you speed up under pressure. Most speakers drift 10-20% faster when nervous.

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