Typing vs talking: how many hours could you save?
Enter how much you write and how fast you type. See what speaking at roughly 150 words per minute would save you in a year.
How much time could talking save you?
Typing vs speaking, based on your own numbers. Average typists manage roughly 40 WPM; people speak at around 150 WPM.
Estimate only. It assumes raw speaking speed and ignores time spent editing, which varies by person and tool.
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How is the time saved calculated?
Words per day multiplied by working days gives yearly words. Dividing by typing speed and by speaking speed (in words per minute) gives hours spent each way; the difference is the saving.
Is 150 words per minute realistic for speaking?
Conversational speech is commonly cited at about 130 to 160 words per minute, so 150 is a reasonable default. You can change it. The estimate ignores time spent correcting transcription errors, so your real saving will be lower.
What is the average typing speed?
Averages are often quoted around 40 words per minute, but yours may be much higher or lower. Enter your own speed for a better estimate.