Talk Time Calculator

Calculate how long your script will take to speak. Paste your text, adjust speaking speed, and get instant duration estimates for IVR, voicemail, podcasts, and more.

Talk Time Calculator

Paste your script to calculate speaking duration

Your Script or Text

Speaking Speed150 WPM

80 WPM (Very Slow)220 WPM (Very Fast)

Additional Pauses0s

Add extra time for pauses, breaths, or music transitions

Speaking Speed Reference

IVR Greetings: 130-150 WPM

Clear and understandable for all callers

Podcasts: 150-160 WPM

Engaging but easy to follow

Presentations: 120-150 WPM

Allows time for comprehension

Audiobooks: 150-170 WPM

Natural storytelling pace

News Anchors: 170-190 WPM

Fast but professional delivery

Auctioneers: 250+ WPM

Specialized rapid speech

Features

Instant duration calculation

Adjustable speaking speed

5 speed presets

Word & character count

Pause time addition

Speed comparison table

Length recommendations

No signup required

Perfect For

IVR Script Writers

Ensure your phone menu scripts fit within recommended time limits.

Voiceover Artists

Quote accurately by knowing exact script duration before recording.

Podcasters

Plan episode segments and estimate total runtime from scripts.

Presenters

Time your presentation scripts to stay within allotted slots.

Talk Time Calculator

Calculate how long your script will take to speak. Paste your text, adjust speaking speed, and get instant duration estimates for IVR, voicemail, podcasts, and more.