Free presentation tool
Paste your script. See how long it will take to present. Set a target and see approximately how many words to add or cut.
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Not sure which pace to use? Choose 110 wpm for deliberate or technical presentations, 130 wpm for typical conversational delivery, and 150 wpm for a brisk, well-rehearsed presentation. More on choosing a speaking rate.
Set a target and we'll show you approximately how many words to add or cut.
Paste your script and your estimated presentation time appears here.
Use these estimates as a starting point. Your actual presentation time will depend on speaking pace, pauses, slide transitions, audience interaction, and the complexity of the material.
| Presentation length | 110 wpm | 130 wpm | 150 wpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 550 words | 650 words | 750 words |
| 10 minutes | 1,100 words | 1,300 words | 1,500 words |
| 15 minutes | 1,650 words | 1,950 words | 2,250 words |
| 20 minutes | 2,200 words | 2,600 words | 3,000 words |
| 30 minutes | 3,300 words | 3,900 words | 4,500 words |
| 45 minutes | 4,950 words | 5,850 words | 6,750 words |
| 60 minutes | 6,600 words | 7,800 words | 9,000 words |
Estimated speaking time is calculated by dividing your script word count by the speaking pace you select. As a rule of thumb, a typical presenter speaks about 130 words per minute.
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This calculator estimates your entire script at once. ScriptAssist goes further, estimating your presentation slide by slide from the speaker notes already in your PowerPoint deck.
See the estimated time for every slide and section, track your cumulative presentation time, and set a target so you can quickly see where you may need to trim.
At an average speaking rate of about 130 words per minute, a 10-minute presentation is roughly 1,300 words. Slower, more measured delivery (110 wpm) is about 1,100 words, and a brisk pace (150 wpm) is about 1,500 words.
About 650 words at 130 words per minute, and roughly 550 to 750 words depending on whether you speak slowly or briskly.
Most presenters land between 110 and 150 words per minute when speaking to an audience. Around 130 is a comfortable, clear conversational pace. Slower is better for dense or technical material.
Divide the number of words by your words-per-minute rate to get minutes. For example, 1,500 words at 130 words per minute is about 11.5 minutes. This calculator does it for you as you paste or type.
Yes. ScriptAssist estimates timing slide by slide inside your PowerPoint deck and helps you rehearse against a target duration, so you can quickly identify the slides and sections that may need adjustment.