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How many words is a 25-minute speech?
A 25-minute speech is about 3,250 to 3,750 words, or 13 to 15 double-spaced pages.
Work it out
Line spacing
words, at 130 to 150 words a minute
- At 140 words a minute
- 3,500 words
- Script pages, double-spaced
- 13–15
- Pages, single-spaced, Arial 12 pt
- 6.5–7.5
- Reading it silently
- 15 min
- Paragraphs
- 16–38
Write it in the word counter with a limit of 3,750 words.
Open the word counterWords for 25-minute speech at different speeds
| Pace | Words | Double-spaced pages |
|---|---|---|
| Measured, 130 words a minute | 3,250 | 13 |
| Typical, 140 words a minute | 3,500 | 14 |
| Conversational, 150 words a minute | 3,750 | 15 |
Estimates for US Letter or A4 with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins and ordinary paragraphs; reading at 238 words a minute, speaking at 130 to 150.
Twenty-five minutes
A sermon, a guest lecture, a keynote in a 30-minute slot that keeps five minutes for questions, or a long podcast segment. Few people can listen to a read script for this long; at this length, speak from notes and keep the script for rehearsal.
Tips for long talks
- Repeat the structure: tell people where you are in the talk at each turn.
- Use stories as anchors. Listeners remember the stories and rebuild the points from them.
- Plan the time, not just the words: mark the minute each section should start on your notes.
Questions and answers
How many words is a 25-minute speech?
About 3,250 to 3,750 words.
How many pages is a 25-minute speech?
About 13 to 15 double-spaced pages.