Speech Rate Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Speech Rate (SPR):

$$SPR = \frac{WS}{T}$$

Where:

$$SPR$$ is the Speech Rate (words/min)
$$WS$$ is the number of words spoken
$$T$$ is the total time of the speech (min)

What is Speech Rate?

Speech rate is the measure of how many words are spoken per minute during a speech. It helps in understanding the pace of the speech and can be used to adjust the delivery for better audience engagement.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Number of Words Spoken (WS) = 600 words
Total Time of Speech (T) = 10 minutes

Using the formula:

$$SPR = \frac{600}{10} = 60 \text{ words/min}$$

The Speech Rate is 60 words/min.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Number of Words Spoken (WS) = 1500 words
Total Time of Speech (T) = 25 minutes

Using the formula:

$$SPR = \frac{1500}{25} = 60 \text{ words/min}$$

The Speech Rate is 60 words/min.