Speech Length Calculator
Calculate Perfect Speech Timing
Convert word count to accurate speaking time for any speech type. Factor in audience size, speaking pace, and occasion requirements for professional timing.
How the Calculator Works
Input the total words in your speech draft or use our estimates for different speech lengths.
Choose speech type, audience size, and your preferred speaking pace for accurate calculations.
Receive detailed timing results with recommendations for your specific speaking situation.
Why Our Calculator is Different
Speech-Type Specific
Adjusts calculations for wedding speeches, eulogies, business presentations, and more.
Audience Size Factors
Accounts for venue acoustics and audience engagement requirements.
Professional Accuracy
Based on real speaking rates from professional speechwriters and speakers.
Instant Results
Get immediate calculations with detailed recommendations and tips.
Multiple Pace Options
Choose from slow, moderate, or fast delivery styles for accurate timing.
Buffer Time Included
Automatically adds appropriate buffer time for pauses and audience reactions.
Count words in your speech draft or script
Enter your speech details to see timing calculations
Professional Timing Tips
Keep toasts to 2-3 minutes, main speeches to 3-5 minutes. Emotional moments need extra time for audience reactions.
Allow time for slides, Q&A, and audience interaction. Factor in 20% buffer time for technical issues.
Speak slower than normal. Include natural pauses for emotional moments and audience reflection.
Practice at 80% of your target pace first, then gradually increase speed. Record yourself to check timing.
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Generate Timed SpeechFrequently Asked Questions
Our calculator is accurate within 10-15% for most speakers. It uses industry-standard rates and factors in speech type, audience size, and speaking style. Practice with a timer for best results.
Wedding toasts: 2-3 minutes, Best man/Maid of honor: 3-5 minutes, Eulogies: 3-6 minutes, Business presentations: 5-20 minutes, Keynotes: 15-45 minutes depending on event.
Most word processors show word count automatically. Online tools can count words in text. Our AI speech generator provides exact word counts for all generated speeches.
Yes! Eulogies, memorial speeches, and emotional wedding toasts benefit from slower delivery (120-140 words per minute) to allow for audience reactions and speaker pauses.
Larger audiences require slower pacing for clarity and acoustics. Our calculator adjusts timing based on venue size - larger venues need 10-15% more time.
Use our AI speech generator to adjust length perfectly. You can specify exact timing requirements and the AI will create content to match your needs precisely.
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