Reading Time for Presentations and Scripts
Calculate speaking time for presentation scripts, speeches, and voiceovers based on words per minute.
Average speeds: Adults read at 200–250 wpm silently. Audiobooks are narrated at 120–150 wpm. Speed readers can reach 500–700 wpm with comprehension drop-off.
Medium articles: ~1,200 words (~5 min). Long-form: ~2,500 words (~10 min). Books average 70,000–90,000 words (~5–6 hours at 250 wpm).
Presentation tips
The average speaker talks at 130 WPM. A 10-minute presentation needs about 1,300 words of script — useful for timing practice runs.
TED talks average 163 WPM. For podcast-style delivery (more conversational), budget closer to 150 WPM in the speaking time estimate.
For keynotes and formal speeches, aim for 120–130 WPM to allow for pauses, emphasis, and audience interaction time.
Voiceover scripts for video ads typically run at 160–180 WPM. Use the speaking time estimate and adjust your script length to fit your video.
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