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Will my voiceover script fit the available airtime?
Divide words by words per minute and convert to seconds. Add pauses, then subtract total runtime from the slot. A negative balance shows the overrun. Use a timed read for the intended voice and language.
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Worked example
With the example inputs below, the calculator returns these results.
Spoken copy (seconds) 31.2
- Spoken words
- 78 words
- Tested reading pace
- 150 words/min
- Pauses and music-only beats
- 5 s
- Available airtime
- 30 s
Other results
- Total runtime (seconds)
- 36.2
- Time left in slot (seconds)
- -6.2
Use your own figures
See how many seconds you have for a breath or how much copy to trim. Open the worksheet, replace the example values, then copy or print the result.
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