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Word Counter for Speeches

Estimate how long your speech will take to deliver. Check word counts to ensure you stay right on target with your allotted time.

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Nervous about your upcoming presentation? Managing your time properly is one of the pillars of public speaking. Knowing your word count is exactly how you estimate how much time it takes to deliver.

Speech Word Count to Minutes Guide

  • Average Speaking Rate: Approximately 130 to 150 words per minute.
  • 1-Minute Speech: 130 words.
  • 3-Minute Speech: ~390 to 450 words.
  • 5-Minute Speech: ~650 to 750 words.
  • 15-Minute Keynote / TED Talk: Around 1,900 to 2,200 total words.

This tool features an automatic Speaking Time Estimator to instantly calculate your speech duration. No stopwatch required!

Private & Secure: All text processing is done client-side. We do not store or track your inputs.

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