This words for a speech reference table shows the words needed for a range of speech length values, assuming a speaking pace of 130 words/min. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Words for a Speech Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Speech length | Words needed |
|---|---|
| 1.3 minutes | 169 |
| 2.5 minutes | 325 |
| 3.8 minutes | 494 |
| 5 minutes | 650 |
| 7.5 minutes | 975 |
| 10 minutes | 1,300 |
| 15 minutes | 1,950 |
| 25 minutes | 3,250 |
| 35 minutes | 4,550 |
| 50 minutes | 6,500 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your speech length and read across to the words needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Words for a Speech Calculator for a precise answer.
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