600 words at different speaking speeds
| Style | Pace | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eulogy (Toasts, ceremonies) | 110 WPM | 5 min 27 sec |
| Speech (Keynotes, talks) | 130 WPM | 4 min 37 sec |
| Presentation (Slides, pitches) | 140 WPM | 4 min 17 sec |
| Video script (YouTube, explainers) | 150 WPM | 4 min |
| Audiobook (Narration) | 155 WPM | 3 min 52 sec |
| Podcast (Conversational) | 160 WPM | 3 min 45 sec |
| Ad read (Radio, TV, online) | 165 WPM | 3 min 38 sec |
How long is 600 words on the page?
600 words is roughly 1.2 single-spaced pages, or 2.4 double-spaced pages. Reading silently is faster than speaking, so use the speaking times above whenever the words will be said out loud.
Other word counts
Need something else? The words to minutes calculator converts any length and works in reverse, and the speech time calculator has presets for every format.