Who uses this tool?
Presenters, students, podcasters, pastors, founders, and sales teams use Speechpace to time scripts before they step in front of an audience.
Speechpace
Know exactly how long your speech will take
Paste your text. Set your pace. Practice in real time.
Speech default: 130 WPMReading default: 238 WPM
Private — text stays in your browser
Input
0 live words0 characters
Speed controls
130 WPM
Estimated time
Instant calculation0 sec
0 words0 characters0.00 pages
Slow
0 sec
100 WPM
Average
0 sec
130 WPM
Fast
0 sec
160 WPM
Common presets
Jump into real-world formatsTED Talk: 18 min at 130 WPM
Designed for a measured, conversational talk.
How it works
How is speech time calculated?
We count your words, divide by your chosen pace in words per minute, and convert the result into minutes and seconds. Switching between speech and reading mode changes the default pace instantly.
Why practice here?
A static estimate is useful, but rehearsal is where timing gets real. Practice mode helps you compare live elapsed time against your target pace without sending your text anywhere.
FAQ
Answers for speakers, students, and scriptwriters
Speechpace keeps the product private and the timing math transparent, so you can estimate, rewrite, and rehearse without leaving the page.