Free creator tool
YouTube script timer and video length calculator
Paste a script, choose your speaking pace, and estimate how long the finished voiceover or talking-head video will run. Your text stays in your browser.
YouTube script word-count guide at 150 words per minute
| Target video length | Approximate script length |
|---|---|
| 30 seconds | 75 words |
| 1 minute | 150 words |
| 3 minutes | 450 words |
| 5 minutes | 750 words |
| 8 minutes | 1,200 words |
| 10 minutes | 1,500 words |
How the script timer works
Count the spoken words in the script, divide the total by the selected words-per-minute pace, and convert the result into minutes and seconds. Pauses, demonstrations, B-roll, and unscripted moments should be added separately.
Start from a free YouTube script template or write the complete video in Influencer Notes.
YouTube script timing questions
How many words are in a one-minute YouTube script?
At a natural speaking pace of 150 words per minute, a one-minute script is about 150 words. A slower delivery may use about 120 words, while an energetic delivery may reach 180 words.
What speaking speed should YouTubers use?
Most conversational YouTube scripts fall between 130 and 170 words per minute. Use a slower pace for technical explanations and emotional stories, and a faster pace for energetic entertainment.
Does the timer upload or save my script?
No. The calculator runs in the browser and does not upload or save the text you paste into it.