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Work · July 31, 2026

Speaking Time Calculator

Hi HN, I built a small, free tool that estimates how long a speech will take based on text length and speaking speed (WPM). You can paste your script or enter a word count, adjust the speaking pace, and instantly see an estimated duration. I originally made it for preparing presentations and talks where timing matters, but it also works well for narrations, lectures, or video scripts. The site is intentionally lightweight (no signup, no tracking beyond basic analytics) and works entirely in the browser. I’d love any feedback on usability, accuracy assumptions, or features you’d expect in a…

Speaking Time Calculator launched on July 31, 2026 with 2 votes.

What it does

Calculate your speech time accurately based on word count and speaking pace. Free tool with teleprompter.

Instantly calculate how long your speech, presentation, or pitch will take. Whether you are preparing a keynote address, a wedding toast, or a podcast script, knowing exactly how long your speech will take is critical. Our Speaking Time Calculator is designed to perfectly bridge the gap between word counts and physical speaking duration. Speaking pace is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM). The average conversational speaking pace for English speakers in the United States is between 130 and 150 WPM. However, this varies wildly depending on the context: Speaking too quickly is the most common mistake made by novice public speakers. When adrenaline kicks in, your natural speaking rate…from speakingtimecalculator.online

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hi HN, I built a small, free tool that estimates how long a speech will take based on text length and speaking speed (WPM). You can paste your script or enter a word count, adjust the speaking pace, and instantly see an estimated duration. I originally made it for preparing presentations and talks where timing…

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