How long does it take to say 800 words?
800 words take about 6 min 04 s to say out loud at an average pace of 132 words per minute.
Between 5 min (fast) and 7 min 16 s (slow) depending on your speaking rate. Read silently, it takes about 3 min 22 s.
Speaking time for 800 words by pace
| Pace | wpm | Speaking time |
|---|---|---|
| Very slow | 100 | 8 min |
| Slow | 110 | 7 min 16 s |
| Calm | 120 | 6 min 40 s |
| Average | 132 | 6 min 04 s |
| Conversational | 140 | 5 min 43 s |
| Lively | 150 | 5 min 20 s |
| Fast | 160 | 5 min |
| Very fast | 180 | 4 min 27 s |
| Silent reading time | 238 | 3 min 22 s |
How many pages is 800 words?
About 1.6 single-spaced pages or 3.2 double-spaced pages (12 pt font, standard margins).
What fits in 800 words?
A 3–6 minute speech: a wedding toast, a best-man speech, a class presentation or a short YouTube video.
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Frequently asked questions
How many minutes is 800 words?
About 6 min 04 s at 132 words per minute. At a slow pace (110 wpm) it takes 7 min 16 s; at a fast pace (160 wpm), 5 min.
How long does it take to read 800 words?
About 3 min 22 s of silent reading at an average 238 words per minute.
How many pages is 800 words?
Roughly 1.6 single-spaced pages or 3.2 double-spaced pages.
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