Ever wondered how long your script will take to read out loud? Use this free script duration calculator to instantly convert your word count into a realistic estimate of your video’s runtime.
Whether you're a video creator, marketer, voiceover artist, or content producer, this tool helps you plan timing with confidence — using real-world speaking speeds.
Choose your speaking speed — from very slow to very fast
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Click “Estimate Time” to get an instant runtime in minutes and seconds
🎯 Average speaking pace is 130 words per minute, but we’ve included options to match voiceover, narration, or natural speech styles.
Why Formatting Matters for PromptSmart Pro
PromptSmart Pro is a powerful teleprompter app with voice recognition. But like any voice-tracked prompter, it needs clean input to function properly. If your script has inconsistent line breaks, weird formatting, or broken lists, PromptSmart might struggle to follow along — causing frustration or awkward pauses in your delivery.
That’s why we built this formatter. It fixes:
Broken lists
Automatically converts numbered and bullet lists into line-by-line prompt-friendly structure.
Weird line breaks
Removes extra spaces and double returns that often appear when copying from PDFs, Google Docs, or AI tools.
Readability issues
Improves pacing by chunking content the way you'd naturally speak it.
Words to Minutes Calculator
Estimate your script’s spoken duration based on your pace. Great for video production, voiceovers, and UGC timing.
What’s a Normal Speaking Pace in Videos?
Most voiceovers and explainer videos range between 120 and 150 words per minute, depending on tone, audience, and complexity. Slower paces (100–115 wpm) are used for dramatic reads or senior audiences. Faster paces (170–190 wpm) are common in high-energy or YouTube-style delivery.
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