Speaking Time Calculator
Plan your presentations perfectly by calculating exactly how long your content will take to deliver.
Your Content
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Speaking Pace
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Results
Estimated Speaking Time
Based on 0 words at 150 words per minute
Recommendation
Your speaking pace is ideal for a presentation.
Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Actual speaking time may vary based on pauses, audience interaction, and delivery style.
For more accurate results, practice your delivery with a timer.
Common Speaking Rates
TED Talks
~160 words per minute
University Lectures
~120 words per minute
Audiobooks
~150-160 words per minute
Conversational English
~150 words per minute
Professional Presentations
~140 words per minute
Radio Announcers
~160-170 words per minute
Tips for Effective Speaking Pacing
Optimizing Your Pace
- •Vary your pace to emphasize important points
- •Practice with a timer to calibrate your natural speaking speed
- •Aim for clarity first, then adjust for engagement
- •Include deliberate pauses after important points
- •Record yourself speaking to assess your natural pace
Why Speaking Time Matters
Accurate time estimation is crucial for effective presentations and content delivery. Running significantly over or under your allotted time can disrupt schedules, lose audience attention, or leave key points uncovered.
Professional speakers typically aim to finish slightly under their allotted time, leaving room for questions or unexpected interruptions. Use this calculator to plan your content accordingly.
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