Podcast Script to Runtime Calculator
Podcast Script to Runtime Calculator
Find out exactly how long your episode will be. Enter your word count or paste your script, set your speaking pace, and get your estimated runtime instantly.
Your script
words
Your speaking pace
150 wpm
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Average conversational pace — suits most podcast formats
Your estimated runtime
Script runtime
10
minutes
Word count
1,500
words
At 150 wpm, your 1,500-word script will run approximately 10 minutes. Add 1-2 minutes for natural pauses, ad reads, and intro/outro.
Reverse Calculator
Know how long you want your episode to be? Work backwards to find out exactly how many words you need to write.
Target episode length
minutes
For a 20-minute episode at 150 wpm, you need approximately 3,000 words.
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