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How Many Words Is a 3-Minute Speech?

A 3-minute speech is 450 words at 150 words per minute. Write 360 words at 120 per minute, or 540 words at 180.

360Words at 120 wpm
450Words at 150 wpm
540Words at 180 wpm

Words at each pace

Words for a 3-minute speech at 120, 150, and 180 words per minute.
PaceWords per minuteWords
Slow120360
Average150450
Fast180540

Nearby counts

Compare this with the 2-minute speech and the 5-minute speech. The parent tool is the Words to minutes calculator.

Questions about this count

How many words is a 3-minute speech?

450 words at 150 words per minute. That is 360 words at 120 words per minute, and 540 words at 180.

How long does it take to say 450 words?

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

How does a 3-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 longer.