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How long does it take to read 5,000 words?
About 20 minutes silently, 28 minutes out loud, and 38 minutes as a speech.
Time to read
Out loud
at about 180 words a minute
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5,000 words at every speed
| How you read it | Time |
|---|---|
| Silently, relaxed (200 words a minute) | 25m |
| Silently, average adult (250 words a minute) | 20m |
| Silently, fast (300 words a minute) | 17m |
| Silently, very fast (400 words a minute) | 13m |
| Out loud (180 words a minute) | 28m |
| As a speech or presentation (130 words a minute) | 38m |
How many pages is 5,000 words?
About 10 pages single-spaced or 20 pages double-spaced, in a 12-point font with normal margins. In a printed paperback it is about 18.2 pages.
Timing a speech
A 5,000 word speech runs about 38 minutes at 130 words a minute. Nerves usually make people speak faster, while pauses for slides, laughter or questions add time, so rehearse with a timer. To check a script you have already written, paste it into the calculator above.
Questions
How long does it take to read 5,000 words?
About 20 minutes at an average silent reading speed of 250 words a minute. A fast reader takes about 17 minutes.
How long does it take to read 5,000 words out loud?
About 28 minutes at a reading-aloud pace of 180 words a minute.
How long is a 5,000 word speech?
About 38 minutes. Most speakers talk at around 120 to 150 words a minute with pauses; at 130 words a minute, 5,000 words takes 38 minutes.
How many pages is 5,000 words?
About 10 pages single-spaced or 20 pages double-spaced in a 12-point font, and about 18.2 pages of a paperback book.
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