{"id":4707,"date":"2024-03-25T12:15:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T12:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/?p=4707"},"modified":"2026-02-19T16:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:37:21","slug":"words-to-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/blog\/words-to-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Words to Time: Useful Calculator for Voiceover Recordings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4707\" class=\"elementor elementor-4707\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36617241 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36617241\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b8cd06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b8cd06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/british-voice-over\/#author-guy-michaels\">Guy Michaels<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8dca89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8dca89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned voiceover talent or just starting out, understanding the relationship of words to time is crucial.\u00a0 Knowing how to estimate how long a script will take to read can help you quote for projects with confidence, and manage studio time efficiently.\u00a0 This is also useful for media production companies working on scripts ready to cast their perfect voiceover artist!<\/p>\n<p>To use the script timer below, simply enter the word count in the first box and choose a pace.\u00a0 Then you&#8217;ll see how many hours and how many minutes it will roughly take to read the text out loud.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c26b16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c26b16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Words to Time Calculator\n(hours and minutes)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251a724 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"251a724\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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none;\n}\n\n\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7{\n\tdisplay: flex;\n}\n\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 .ue-radio-buttons-input{\n\topacity: 0;\n  \tpointer-events: none;\n  \tposition: absolute;\n}\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 .ue-radio-desc-wrapper{\t\n  display:flex;\n}\n\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 .ue-radio-buttons-item{\n  display: block;\n}\n\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 .ue-radio-buttons-item-label{\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n\n\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 .ue-radio-buttons-form{\n  display:flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 .ue-radio-buttons-item-label{\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n}\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 .ue-radio-buttons-item-input{\n  position: absolute;\n  opacity: 0;\n}\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 .ue-radio-buttons-item-input + .ue-radio-buttons-item-label{\n  position: relative;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  padding: 0;\n\n}\n#uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7 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value=\"1\" data-editor=\"no\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n  \n    <form class=\"ue-radio-buttons-form\"> \n\n       <a class=\"ue-radio-buttons-item elementor-repeater-item-4add6db\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\">\n\n  <input id=\"uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7_item1\" class=\"ue-radio-buttons-item-input\" type=\"radio\" value=\"120\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\n  <label class=\"ue-radio-buttons-item-label\" for=\"uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7_item1\">\n    \n    Lazy narration 120    \n        \n  <\/label>\n\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"ue-radio-buttons-item elementor-repeater-item-d460772\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\">\n\n  <input id=\"uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7_item2\" class=\"ue-radio-buttons-item-input\" type=\"radio\" value=\"150\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\n  <label class=\"ue-radio-buttons-item-label\" for=\"uc_radio_button_elementor_bab4ee7_item2\">\n    \n    Average pace 150    \n        \n  <\/label>\n\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"ue-radio-buttons-item elementor-repeater-item-1e1148c\" 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none;\n}\n\n\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-num-label-wrapper{\n  display:flex;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-field-wrapper{\n  display:flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  }\n\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-field-holder{\n  overflow:hidden;\n  display:flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  width:100%;\n}\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-label{\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n  flex-grow: 1;\n}\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-desc-wrapper{\n  display:flex;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-field-descr{\n  flex-shrink: 1;\n  flex-grow: 1;\n  width:100%;  }\n\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a input{\n  height:100%;\n  width: 100%;\n  border-radius:0;\n}\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-formula{\n\tdisplay: none;\n}\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-incr-btn svg{\n  width:1em;\n  height:1em;\n}\n\n  #uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-field-before-text,  #uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-field-after-text {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    height:100%;\n    min-width: fit-content;\n  }\n\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a input[type=\"number\"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a input[type=\"number\"]::-webkit-outer-spin-button {\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n  display:none;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .debug-wrapper{\n  background-color:#ffbdbd;\n  margin-bottom:10px;\n}\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .ue-number-error{\n\tcolor: #202020;\n  \tfont-size: 14px;\n  \tfont-weight: 600;\n  \tdisplay: none;\n    padding: 5px 15px 5px 15px;\n}\n\n\t#number-field-uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a{\n\t  -webkit-appearance: none;\n       -moz-appearance: textfield;\n    }\n\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .debug-wrapper{\n  display:none;\n}\n#uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a .debug-wrapper.ue_error_true{\n  display:block;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a\" class=\"ue-number \">\n \n  <div class=\"debug-wrapper\">\n     <div class=\"ue-number-error\"><\/div> \n     <div class=\"ue-number-formula\">[words]\/[pacex]<\/div>  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"ue-num-label-wrapper\">\n    \n    <label class=\"ue-number-label\" for=\"number-field-uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a\">total minutes<\/label>    \n    <div class=\"ue-number-desc-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"ue-number-field-wrapper\">\n        \n            \n        <div class=\"ue-number-field-holder\">\n          \n                    \n          <input type=\"number\"\n             id=\"number-field-uc_number_field_elementor_cf4077a\"\n             class=\"ue-number-field ue-input-field\"\n             name=\"totalminutes\" \n             step=\"\"\n             value=\"\" \n             min=\"\" \n             max=\"\"\n             data-calc-mode=\"true\"\n             data-formula=\"[words]\/[pacex]\"\n             data-debug=\"false\" \n   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-->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e60c42e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e60c42e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef1220 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ef1220\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Easily find the number of words<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6280b85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6280b85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are writing your script in Word, you can always find the word count in the bottom left of the window.\u00a0 In Pages on a Mac,\u00a0 you can access the word-count feature by clicking on the \u201cView\u201d menu and selecting \u201cShow Word Count&#8221;.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-416f122 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"416f122\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beacf2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"beacf2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reading 'in your head'<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-122d54c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"122d54c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s worth remember that the time it takes you to read something in your head will generally be much less than reading out loud.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3224658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3224658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc3846 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fc3846\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 facts about reading speeds <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b3646f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b3646f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); text-align: var(--text-align);\"><b>1. <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">The average adult typically reads between 200 to 300 words per minute. This can vary depending on the complexity of the text and the readers intentions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>2. <\/b>Speed reading is a skill that can boost reading speed significantly although it may come at the expense of full comprehension as skimming and skipping individual words become common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>3.<\/b> Our brains are naturally inclined towards vision rather than rapid information processing while reading so we need to retrain our brains to process text in larger chunks for faster reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>4.<\/b> Reading from screens tends to be slower (10% &#8211; 30%) than reading from printed materials due to factors like eye strain and the nature of scrolling text interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>5.<\/b> Some notable historical figures like President John F. Kennedy and Theodore Roosevelt were renowned for their reading abilities while modern speed readers claim speeds of over 1000 words per minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7da333 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e7da333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51581e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51581e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/words-to-time-calculator-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5173\" alt=\"words-to-time calculator\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/words-to-time-calculator-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/words-to-time-calculator-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/words-to-time-calculator-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/words-to-time-calculator-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/words-to-time-calculator.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b814606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b814606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As applicable to reading a book to yourself or working as a voiceover artist, deftly communicating the intentions for the writer.&nbsp; True mastery of reading lies in knowing when to slow down for deep understanding and when to move quickly over less crucial material.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a reminder that reading isn&#8217;t just about how fast you can get through a book (or script) but strategically getting the most value out of it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e771023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e771023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9db6be1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9db6be1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">My love of words<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c02ec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9c02ec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0037b1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0037b1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I love words.\u00a0 A\u00a0 good thing really, as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/\"><b>voiceover artist<\/b><\/a> I work with them all day.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve always been interested in where they come from.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a quick summary of where new words come from:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/help\/faq-etymology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etymology<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0224dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a0224dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15195cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15195cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reading speeds in voice-over<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21dfbb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"21dfbb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-168282d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"168282d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: inherit; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Deciphering Reading Speed: Words Per Minute (WPM)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When estimating how long it takes to deliver a script (words-to-time) the key factor is the reading speed typically measured in words per minute (WPM).\u00a0 Most people read at a pace ranging from 125 to 150 WPM.\u00a0 However this rate can vary based on the complexity of the content, the need for emphasis on specific words and intentional pauses. It&#8217;s also influenced by the speaking speeds found across various languages.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll see in the calculator above, three typical speeds that can apply to various types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/blog\/recording-voiceovers-for-youtube\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9\">voiceover recordings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>Real Life Considerations: Just an Approximation<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to understand that tools for calculating reading speed provide an approximation rather than an exact science. The best way to gauge real world timing is by practicing reading your script out loud and timing yourself. Additionally the desired style and tone of delivery will greatly affect how quickly or slowly you speak.\u00a0 For instance a high energy advertisement will naturally be delivered faster than a laid-back narrative piece.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>Looking Beyond Numbers: Mastering the Art of Delivery<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While words to time calculators (like the one above) are useful tools, what truly matters in a voiceover performance goes beyond mere numbers.\u00a0 Elements like breathing patterns, varied intonation and conveying the intended meaning behind each word are what elevate your delivery and make it impactful. \u00a0Prioritise clarity, and focus on pace as a way to enhance the meaning of your content rather than solely worrying about hitting a specific time target.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000;\">The AI Draft: A Voice Actor&#8217;s Perspective<\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;ve seen it countless times: a client sends over a draft with an AI voice, thinking it&#8217;s helpful. But in my experience, it often creates more problems than it solves for me as the voiceover artist.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest issue for me is that <b>AI voices don&#8217;t understand natural human delivery.<\/b> They don&#8217;t breathe, they don&#8217;t pause for emphasis, and they certainly don&#8217;t get subtle emotional nuances. When an AI voice zips through 200 words in 26 seconds, it&#8217;s not actually demonstrating a &#8220;relaxed and calm&#8221; read, even if that&#8217;s the desired tone. It&#8217;s just a machine spitting out words at an inhuman pace. <b>I simply can&#8217;t replicate that realistically<\/b> while still delivering a high-quality, engaging, and genuinely calm performance. My voice needs to breathe, articulate, and connect with the listener.<\/p>\n<p>For me, <b>it&#8217;s far more beneficial when a client simply reads the script out loud themselves.<\/b> Even if it&#8217;s not a professional read, that human take gives me invaluable insight into their intended rhythm, where they naturally pause, and the true feeling they&#8217;re aiming for. That&#8217;s real, human direction that AI just can&#8217;t provide. It helps me understand the true heart of the message, allowing me to deliver a performance that genuinely hits the mark.\u00a0 So even though my words to time calc is useful, go ahead and read it out loud before engaging your <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/\">voiceover artist<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>Words to Time in Action<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore some common scenarios where understanding &#8220;words to time&#8221; helps voice actors:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Client Quotes:\u00a0An accurate understanding of reading time ensures you quote projects competitively and fairly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Studio Sessions:\u00a0Estimating recording length helps block out the right amount of studio time, optimising your budget.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Self-Recording:\u00a0Knowing the approximate duration of a script gives you a target to wrap your project efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Check out my article giving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/blog\/writing-useful-scripts-for-voiceover-artists\/\"><b>scriptwriting tips for voice-over<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Additional Tips<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Check Calculator Assumptions:<\/strong>\u00a0Different words-to-time calculators may vary with their assumed average reading speed. Understand what your tool considers the &#8220;average&#8221; to be.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Factor in Complexity:<\/strong>\u00a0Content dense with difficult terminology or specific phrasing may take longer to read aloud.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Test Yourself!<\/strong>\u00a0Try recording yourself reading different scripts and compare them to the calculator estimates. This builds an awareness of your own average reading speed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>The National Center for Voice and Speech<\/strong> states that the average rate of conversational talk is between 120 and 150 words per minute. Keep in mind that &#8220;average&#8221; is the keyword here &#8211; your delivery and the text&#8217;s nature will cause this to fluctuate.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Words are just a starting point<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, &#8216;words to time&#8217; calculators are valuable for project planning. They provide an indication of the minutes for a speech or presentation. However, the mark of a true voiceover professional lies in crafting an interpretation of a script that is engaging and impactful for the audience. Remember, your goal is not simply to read the words quickly, but to deliver them with meaning and serve the expectations of the client and the needs of the audience. Find out more about how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-does-a-professional-voice-over-cost\/\"><strong>calculate your professional recording fee<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/blog\/commercial-voiceover-trends\/\">Voiceover for brands in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab09ecb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab09ecb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74d08e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"74d08e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Guy Michaels Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned voiceover talent or just starting out, understanding the relationship of words to time is crucial.\u00a0 Knowing how to estimate how long a script will take to read can help you quote for projects with confidence, and manage studio time efficiently.\u00a0 This is also useful for media production companies [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4970,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[60],"class_list":["post-4707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-voiceover-production","tag-popup"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4707"}],"version-history":[{"count":454,"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4707\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8311,"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4707\/revisions\/8311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provoiceactor.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}