Paste a transcript and give the recording length to see the pace.
The bands are rough guides to how a pace tends to land with listeners, not a standard. Context and clarity matter more than the number.
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How to use it
- Paste your transcript into the box, or drop a .txt, .srt or .vtt file onto it.
- Type the length of the recording as seconds, mm:ss or h:mm:ss. Caption files fill this in themselves.
- Read the words-per-minute figure and the note on what that pace means.
Counting a pace needs a transcript to count. FastScribe turns your recording into timestamped text first, free for your first file and with no account.
Get the transcript first →Frequently asked questions
What is a good speaking rate?
It depends on the material. Around 100 to 130 words a minute suits teaching and technical talks, while ordinary conversation runs nearer 150. Clarity matters more than hitting a number, and pauses count for more than pace.
Does speaking fast make transcription less accurate?
It can, particularly past about 190 words a minute, and more so when fast speech comes with running words together. Recording quality still affects accuracy far more than pace does.
Where do the bands come from?
They are rough guides to how a pace tends to land with listeners, not a published standard. Treat them as a sense-check on a recording rather than a target to hit.
Can I use this to time a script?
Yes, in reverse. Paste the script, enter the length you have been given, and the figure tells you the pace you would need. If it lands in the brisk or fast band, the script is too long for the slot.