1,500 Words to Minutes — How Long is a 1,500 Word Speech?

A 1,500-word speech takes 11m 32s at 130 WPM average. Slow 110 WPM: 13m 38s. Fast 150 WPM: 10m 00s.

1,500 words takes 6m 18s to read silently at 238 WPM or 8m 12s aloud at 183 WPM.

Quick Answer

1,500 words = 11m 32s

At 130 WPM average · 13m 38s slow · 10m 00s fast · 6m 18s silent reading

Time for 1,500 Words — All Speeds

1,500 words ≈ 3.0 pages single-spaced · 6.0 pages double-spaced · ~7,500 characters

This length suits a blog post or essay.

Per ASHA research, 130 WPM is the average for formal presentations. TED Talks average 163 WPM.

How long is a 1,500-word speech?

A 1,500-word speech takes 11m 32s at 130 WPM average. Slow (110 WPM): 13m 38s. Fast (150 WPM): 10m 00s.

How long to read 1,500 words silently?

1,500 words takes 6m 18s to read silently at 238 WPM, or 8m 12s aloud at 183 WPM.

How many pages is 1,500 words?

1,500 words is approximately 3.0 pages single-spaced (500 words/page), or about 6.0 pages double-spaced.