Speaking Time Calculator
Free speaking time calculator: enter your numbers and get an instant estimate. Every assumption is shown and editable. Runs in your browser.
Speaking time
Speaking time
2 min 00 s
Fits a 60-second Short?
No — cut about 150 words
Words for 60 seconds at this pace
150
Estimate only. Narration runs at about 150 words per minute; a calm explainer is closer to 130 and a fast Shorts voiceover 170 or more.
Free and unlimited. Calculations run in your browser and nothing is stored.
How It Works
How to use the Speaking Time Calculator
- 01
Enter your numbers
Every field starts with a sensible default you can overwrite.
- 02
See the result instantly
The result updates as you type.
- 03
Compare scenarios
Change one input at a time to see what moves the result most.
What is the Speaking Time Calculator?
The Speaking Time Calculator is a free calculator: enter your numbers and it shows the result instantly in your browser. Narration runs at about 150 words per minute; a calm explainer is closer to 130 and a fast Shorts voiceover 170 or more. Every default can be replaced with your own figures.
Narration runs at about 150 words per minute; a calm explainer is closer to 130 and a fast Shorts voiceover 170 or more.
The figures are estimates for planning, not a quote from any platform. Plug in the numbers from your own analytics and the result follows them.
Why Use This Tool
What the Speaking Time Calculator gives you
Instant results
Updates as you type. No button, no waiting.
Transparent assumptions
Every rate is shown and editable, so you can plug in your own numbers.
Private
Nothing you enter is stored or sent anywhere.
What the calculator assumes
- Words
- Default 300 words
- Speaking pace (words per minute)
- Default 150
FAQ
Common questions
How accurate is the Speaking Time Calculator?
It is an estimate. Narration runs at about 150 words per minute; a calm explainer is closer to 130 and a fast Shorts voiceover 170 or more. Replace the defaults with numbers from your own analytics for a closer figure.
Is it free?
Yes, free and unlimited. It runs in your browser and nothing you type is stored.
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