Translate a script's word count into its spoken runtime.
Dividing the script's word count by a comfortable speaking pace gives the runtime in minutes and seconds. A conversational 150 words per minute is a solid default for narration. Reading a script aloud to time it is slow and variable, so a word-based estimate lets editors lock a runtime before recording begins.
Script to Runtime
Runtime = script words / speaking speed
Runtime = script words / speaking speed Dividing the script's word count by a comfortable speaking pace gives the runtime in minutes and seconds. A conversational 150 words per minute is a solid default for narration.
Reading a script aloud to time it is slow and variable, so a word-based estimate lets editors lock a runtime before recording begins.
This calculator takes 2 inputs: Script words, Speaking speed. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.