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Teleprompter Reading Time Calculator

Paste your script, set your speaking speed and pause preferences, then get an accurate estimate of how long it will take to read on camera. Perfect for planning video length before you hit record.

Your script
Settings
140 wpm
Add 0.3s pause per sentence
Ctrl+Enter to calculate (Cmd+Enter on Mac)
Example Output
Results
10:43
Total reading time (with pauses)
1,500
Words
75
Sentences
8
Paragraphs
140
WPM used
Time breakdown
10:43
Speaking only
0:07
Pauses
10:50
Total with pauses
Suggested video length

Based on your script, plan for a video between 12:27 and 14:05. This accounts for 15-30% extra time for b-roll, transitions and visual breaks.

Example: A 1,500-word video script. Enter your own text and click Calculate to see your personalised result.

Results
0:00
Estimated speaking time
0
Words
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
WPM used
Time breakdown
0:00
Speaking only
0:00
Pauses
0:00
Total with pauses

How to Use

Step 1
Paste your script
Type or paste your teleprompter script into the text box. You can also load a sample script to test the tool out first.
Step 2
Set your speed and pauses
Pick a delivery style, adjust the WPM slider (or use a preset), and set your preferred pause duration between paragraphs and sentences.
Step 3
Review the results
Hit Calculate to see word count, reading time, pause time and a suggested video length range that accounts for b-roll and visual breaks.

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