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How Many Words Is a 1-Minute Speech?

A 1-minute speech is 150 words at 150 words per minute. Write 120 words at 120 per minute, or 180 words at 180.

120Words at 120 wpm
150Words at 150 wpm
180Words at 180 wpm

Words at each pace

Words for a 1-minute speech at 120, 150, and 180 words per minute.
PaceWords per minuteWords
Slow120120
Average150150
Fast180180

Nearby counts

Compare this with the 2-minute speech and the 3-minute speech. The parent tool is the Words to minutes calculator.

Questions about this count

How many words is a 1-minute speech?

150 words at 150 words per minute. That is 120 words at 120 words per minute, and 180 words at 180.

How long does it take to say 150 words?

1 minute at 150 words per minute, which is the length of this speech.

How does a 1-minute speech compare with a 2-minute speech?

A 2-minute speech is 300 words at the same pace, so this one is 150 words shorter.