How long does it take to say 400 words?
400 words take about 3 min 02 s to say out loud at an average pace of 132 words per minute.
Between 2 min 30 s (fast) and 3 min 38 s (slow) depending on your speaking rate. Read silently, it takes about 1 min 41 s.
Speaking time for 400 words by pace
| Pace | wpm | Speaking time |
|---|---|---|
| Very slow | 100 | 4 min |
| Slow | 110 | 3 min 38 s |
| Calm | 120 | 3 min 20 s |
| Average | 132 | 3 min 02 s |
| Conversational | 140 | 2 min 51 s |
| Lively | 150 | 2 min 40 s |
| Fast | 160 | 2 min 30 s |
| Very fast | 180 | 2 min 13 s |
| Silent reading time | 238 | 1 min 41 s |
How many pages is 400 words?
About 0.8 single-spaced pages or 1.6 double-spaced pages (12 pt font, standard margins).
What fits in 400 words?
A 1–3 minute talk: a self-introduction in a job interview, a short toast, a three-minute thesis or a stand-up update.
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Frequently asked questions
How many minutes is 400 words?
About 3 min 02 s at 132 words per minute. At a slow pace (110 wpm) it takes 3 min 38 s; at a fast pace (160 wpm), 2 min 30 s.
How long does it take to read 400 words?
About 1 min 41 s of silent reading at an average 238 words per minute.
How many pages is 400 words?
Roughly 0.8 single-spaced pages or 1.6 double-spaced pages.
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