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Words to Minutes Converter

Type a word count and a pace and get the runtime straight back, next to a reference table of common script lengths at slow, normal and fast pace.

Input
words
wpm

150 words a minute is a natural speaking pace for narration.

Minutes
Runtime at 150 wpm
6:40

1,000 words.

Common script lengths, every pace
LengthSlow (110 wpm)Normal (150 wpm)Fast (190 wpm)
500 words4:333:202:38
1,000 words9:056:405:16
2,000 words18:1113:2010:32

Live delivery is usually slower than a silent read-through. If you're recording narration, budget extra time for pauses and retakes on top of this number.

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What this does

Type a word count and a pace, and get the runtime straight back, no script needed. A reference table shows common script lengths, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 words, at slow, normal and fast pace.

Live delivery usually runs slower than a silent read-through, so budget extra time if you're recording narration.

Use cases
  1. 01Estimate runtime from a word count in an outline, before the script is fully written.
  2. 02Check a target word count against a target video length.
  3. 03Compare a few common script lengths at once without retyping numbers.
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Do I need the full script for this?

No. Just the word count. Use the Script Timer instead if you want to paste the actual text and have it counted for you.

Do I need an account?

No.

Is anything stored?

No. The conversion runs in this tab.

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