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Free speaking rate calculator for your next recording.

Paste your script or enter a word count below. Pick the persona that matches how you talk on camera, and see exactly how long the recording will run before you ever hit record.

Free Tool

Speaking Rate Calculator

Estimate how long your script will take to read at different speaking speeds.

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Frequently asked questions.

What speaking rate should I aim for?+

Most professionals land between 120 and 150 words per minute on camera. Sales reps tend to run a touch faster, educators a touch slower, so pick the persona closest to your setting for the most useful estimate.

Why does my actual video run longer than the calculator says?+

The calculator times a clean read. Real recordings include pauses, restarts, and filler words, which is exactly the extra time a cleanup pass removes before you publish.

Does this tool edit my recording?+

No — it only estimates timing from text. Once you have filmed the video, upload it to TrimTake to remove the ums, uhs, and dead air automatically.

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