Script Length Calculator
How long will your script be when read aloud, and how much do you need to cut to fit a Short? Paste the script or type a word count. Nothing leaves your browser.
2 min 00 s
300 words at 150 words per minute.
| Video length | Fits | Your script |
|---|---|---|
| 15 s | 37 words | cut 263 words |
| 30 s | 75 words | cut 225 words |
| 1 min 00 s | 150 words | cut 150 words |
| 1 min 30 s | 225 words | cut 75 words |
| 3 min 00 s | 450 words | fits |
| 10 min 00 s | 1500 words | fits |
How fast do people read aloud?
Narration usually runs at 140 to 160 words per minute. Calm storytelling is slower, around 130; energetic Shorts and TikToks often run at 170 or more. Read a paragraph aloud with a timer to find your own pace.
Leave a second or two for the hook to land and for the ending. Turning a long story into parts? Use the story part splitter.