GetMeAudioHow Long Will My Script Sound? A Free Speech Length Calculator
Paste your script to estimate how long it will run when spoken, including any pauses, and what the finished audio would cost. Or go the other way: enter a target length such as 30 or 60 seconds and see how much text fits.
| Estimated length | 0:15 (15 seconds) |
|---|---|
| Spoken / pauses | 14 s speech, 1 s pauses |
| Words / characters | 37 words, 203 characters |
| Download cost (about) | $0.04 Standard · $0.06 Natural |
How the estimate works
The calculator counts the characters in your script and divides by a typical speaking rate for the language you pick, then adds any <break> pauses. Different languages are spoken at different rates per character, so English, Hindi and Chinese each use their own starting figure. It is an estimate: a real voice can run faster or slower, and a draft in the editor will tell you more closely.
This tool runs in your browser. Your text is not uploaded and nothing is billed.
Typical script lengths
- A 30-second short-form video is roughly 75 spoken words in English at a normal pace.
- A 60-second video is roughly 150 words.
- A 5-minute narration is roughly 750 words.
These are rules of thumb for English. Use the reverse mode above to get a figure for your language and speaking speed.
What the audio costs
Downloads are billed per minute of audio from prepaid AudioMinutes, with no subscription: $0.15 per minute for Standard voices and $0.25 per minute for Natural voices. The cost shown by the calculator is the same arithmetic applied to your estimated length. Drafts and short previews are free, and re-downloading unchanged audio is not billed again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words is a 60-second voiceover?
Roughly 150 words in English at a normal speaking pace. Use the target-length mode for other languages or a faster or slower pace.
How accurate is the estimate?
It is a good guide, not a measurement. Each voice has its own pace, so the exact length is only known once you hear it. A free draft or a short preview in the editor shows the real timing.
Does it count pauses?
Yes. Any <break time="1s"/> tag in your script is added to the total, up to the 10-minute maximum for a single pause.
Is the calculator free?
Yes. It runs in your browser, needs no account and is not billed.
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