How long does it take to say 4,000 words?
4,000 words take about 30 min 18 s to say out loud at an average pace of 132 words per minute.
Between 25 min (fast) and 36 min 22 s (slow) depending on your speaking rate. Read silently, it takes about 16 min 48 s.
Speaking time for 4,000 words by pace
| Pace | wpm | Speaking time |
|---|---|---|
| Very slow | 100 | 40 min |
| Slow | 110 | 36 min 22 s |
| Calm | 120 | 33 min 20 s |
| Average | 132 | 30 min 18 s |
| Conversational | 140 | 28 min 34 s |
| Lively | 150 | 26 min 40 s |
| Fast | 160 | 25 min |
| Very fast | 180 | 22 min 13 s |
| Silent reading time | 238 | 16 min 48 s |
How many pages is 4,000 words?
About 8 single-spaced pages or 16 double-spaced pages (12 pt font, standard margins).
What fits in 4,000 words?
A keynote, a lecture or a long-form podcast segment — consider an outline instead of a word-for-word script.
Other word counts
Frequently asked questions
How many minutes is 4,000 words?
About 30 min 18 s at 132 words per minute. At a slow pace (110 wpm) it takes 36 min 22 s; at a fast pace (160 wpm), 25 min.
How long does it take to read 4,000 words?
About 16 min 48 s of silent reading at an average 238 words per minute.
How many pages is 4,000 words?
Roughly 8 single-spaced pages or 16 double-spaced pages.
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