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Reading time calculator for scripts and videos

Paste your script to see how long it takes to read aloud, and whether it fits a 15, 30, 60 or 90 second video.

44 words227 characters
Reading time
0:18
150 words a minute2.5 words a second

Does it fit?

15 seconds6 words over
About 38 words fit at 150 wpm
30 seconds31 words to spare
About 75 words fit at 150 wpm
60 seconds106 words to spare
About 150 words fit at 150 wpm
90 seconds181 words to spare
About 225 words fit at 150 wpm

Tips

How fast should I read?

Most people speak comfortably at around 130 to 160 words a minute. 120 sounds calm and clear, 150 is a natural conversation, and 180 is quick and energetic. Pick the pace that fits your voice, then write to that length.

How many words fit in a short video?

At 150 words a minute, about 35 words fill 15 seconds, 75 words fill 30 seconds, 150 words fill 60 seconds and 225 words fill 90 seconds. Leave a second or two at the start and the end for breathing room.

Make your script fit

  • Cut the first sentence if it only introduces the second.
  • Replace long phrases with short ones.
  • Read it aloud with a timer. Your real pace is the one that counts.

Questions

Is the time exact?

It is an estimate from the word count and the pace you choose. Read your script aloud once with a timer to see your real pace.

Does it work for other languages?

It counts words separated by spaces, so it suits most languages that use spaces. For languages written without spaces the count will be too low.

Is my text saved?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.

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