1,000 words at different speaking speeds
| Style | Pace | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eulogy (Toasts, ceremonies) | 110 WPM | 9 min 5 sec |
| Speech (Keynotes, talks) | 130 WPM | 7 min 42 sec |
| Presentation (Slides, pitches) | 140 WPM | 7 min 9 sec |
| Video script (YouTube, explainers) | 150 WPM | 6 min 40 sec |
| Audiobook (Narration) | 155 WPM | 6 min 27 sec |
| Podcast (Conversational) | 160 WPM | 6 min 15 sec |
| Ad read (Radio, TV, online) | 165 WPM | 6 min 4 sec |
How long is 1,000 words on the page?
1,000 words is roughly 2 single-spaced pages, or 4 double-spaced pages. Reading silently is faster than speaking, so use the speaking times above whenever the words will be said out loud.
Other word counts
Need something else? The words to minutes calculator converts any length and works in reverse, and the speech time calculator has presets for every format.