How to calculate reading speed and voiceover duration
Professional voice actors speak at an average rate of 130 to 150 words per minute (WPM), while silent reading averages 230 WPM.
Estimate silent reading time and voiceover speech duration in minutes and seconds for video scripts, Reels, Podcasts, and YouTube.
Paste script above to verify if it fits within the 60-second limit for short videos.
Professional voice actors speak at an average rate of 130 to 150 words per minute (WPM), while silent reading averages 230 WPM.