How long does it take to say 1,200 words?
1,200 words take about 9 min 05 s to say out loud at an average pace of 132 words per minute.
Between 7 min 30 s (fast) and 10 min 55 s (slow) depending on your speaking rate. Read silently, it takes about 5 min 03 s.
Speaking time for 1,200 words by pace
| Pace | wpm | Speaking time |
|---|---|---|
| Very slow | 100 | 12 min |
| Slow | 110 | 10 min 55 s |
| Calm | 120 | 10 min |
| Average | 132 | 9 min 05 s |
| Conversational | 140 | 8 min 34 s |
| Lively | 150 | 8 min |
| Fast | 160 | 7 min 30 s |
| Very fast | 180 | 6 min 40 s |
| Silent reading time | 238 | 5 min 03 s |
How many pages is 1,200 words?
About 2.4 single-spaced pages or 4.8 double-spaced pages (12 pt font, standard margins).
What fits in 1,200 words?
A 6–12 minute presentation: an oral exam, a business presentation or a standard YouTube video.
Other word counts
Frequently asked questions
How many minutes is 1,200 words?
About 9 min 05 s at 132 words per minute. At a slow pace (110 wpm) it takes 10 min 55 s; at a fast pace (160 wpm), 7 min 30 s.
How long does it take to read 1,200 words?
About 5 min 03 s of silent reading at an average 238 words per minute.
How many pages is 1,200 words?
Roughly 2.4 single-spaced pages or 4.8 double-spaced pages.
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