Video time calculator Words Into Minutes made easy

Planning your next video just got a whole lot simpler. With Video Time Calculator: Words Into Minutes Made Easy, you can stop guesstimating and start creating with confidence. Just paste in your script, choose a speaking pace, and get an instant estimate of how long your video will be. It’s perfect for content creators, educators, marketers, and anyone who needs to fit big ideas into specific timeframes—without the mental math.


Advanced Video Time Calculator - Reading Speed & Video Length Converter

Advanced Video Time Calculator

Reading Speed Analysis & Video Length Converter with Visual Explainers

Video Duration Calculator

Convert script word count to accurate video timing

📝 Script Input

⚙️ Speaking Settings

Your Video Duration Results

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Word Distribution Analysis

How Many Words Fit in a 1-Minute Video?

Understanding different speaking speeds and their impact on video content

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Very Slow
120 WPM
Perfect for complex topics, elderly audiences, or educational content where comprehension is key.
120 words = 1 minute
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Conversational
150 WPM
Natural conversation pace, ideal for podcasts, interviews, and casual presentations.
150 words = 1 minute
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Standard
180 WPM
Most common speaking speed for presentations, YouTube videos, and business content.
180 words = 1 minute
Fast
220 WPM
Energetic pace for commercials, quick tutorials, and engaging social media content.
220 words = 1 minute
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Rapid
250 WPM
High-energy content like sports commentary, auction calls, or urgent announcements.
250 words = 1 minute
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Professional
300+ WPM
Expert level speaking for legal disclaimers, micro-content, or highly trained presenters.
300+ words = 1 minute

Video Production Timeline

From script to final video - understanding the complete process

Step 1: Script Planning
Determine target video length and calculate required word count based on speaking speed and content type.
Step 2: Content Creation
Write script considering pauses, emphasis, and natural speech patterns. Account for visual elements and transitions.
Step 3: Recording Setup
Prepare recording environment, practice script delivery, and adjust speaking pace to match target duration.
Step 4: Production
Record video with consistent pacing, allowing for editing cuts and maintaining audience engagement.
Step 5: Final Edit
Edit for optimal pacing, add visual elements, and ensure final duration matches target length for platform requirements.

Instantly Convert Your Script to Video Time

Timing is everything—especially when it comes to video. Our tool makes it effortless to convert your script into a realistic time estimate, so you know exactly how long your video will run before you press record. It’s designed for creators, educators, marketers, and anyone tired of trimming bloated scripts or dealing with awkward pauses. With one click, you’ll know if your message fits your target runtime—whether it’s 30 seconds or 10 minutes. 

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