Words to Time Calculator
Paste a video script, course narration, ad read, or text-to-speech draft and estimate how long it will take to read aloud before generating audio.
Script text
0Speaking speed
Per minuteEstimated time
150 words/minEstimated units
0Chinese chars
0English words
0Sentences
0Words to Time Calculator
WPM Guide
Who should use this words to time calculator?
- Short-video creators: estimate how many words fit 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or a 3-minute video.
- Text-to-speech users: estimate audio length before generating AI voiceovers.
- Course and podcast creators: estimate lecture scripts, intros, and ad reads.
- Marketing teams: answer questions like how long 200 words or 1000 words take to read aloud.
Common speaking speed reference
Paste a video script, course narration, ad read, or text-to-speech draft and estimate how long it will take to read aloud before generating audio.
Formula
Estimated seconds = text units / speaking speed per minute x 60. Chinese uses character count, English uses word count, and mixed text combines Chinese characters with English words.
How long does 200 words take to read?
At 150 words per minute, 200 English words take about 1 minute and 20 seconds. Faster ad reads can be shorter; teaching narration may be longer.
How long is a 1000-word voiceover?
At 150 words per minute, 1000 English words take about 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Pauses and delivery style can change the final duration.