How long is my speech?
Paste your text and see the word count and estimated speaking time.
Find out how long your presentation or talk will take. This speech length calculator estimates speaking time from your text so you can plan.
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Average English is about 140 WPM. Use the calibration below to measure your own speed.
Get a more accurate estimate
Time yourself reading this paragraph aloud. Then click “Use my speed” to set your speaking rate.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Many people speak at different speeds when giving a talk or sermon. Reading a short passage aloud and timing yourself helps you get a better estimate for your own speech. This sample has a fixed number of words so we can calculate your words per minute. Speak naturally, as you would in front of your audience.
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