Voice-Over Rate Calculator
Quote a voice-over job from the script's word count: finished minutes at your read speed, priced per finished minute or per word.
'Finished minute' means the final recorded audio, not your studio time — a 1,500-word e-learning script is about 10 finished minutes at a 150 wpm narration pace, but expect to spend 3–4× that long recording, correcting and editing it. That multiple is why per-finished-minute rates look high to clients and thin to beginners. Audiobooks quote per finished hour instead (union floor around $250 PFH), commercials price on usage and market rather than length, and rush, multiple-version and sync-to-picture work all stack legitimate surcharges on the base.
Rule / Formula
Note: Pricing guide only — usage, market and union status change real-world rates.
Quote a voice-over job from the script's word count: finished minutes at your read speed, priced per finished minute or per word.
About Voice-Over Rate Calculator
Quote a voice-over job from the script's word count: finished minutes at your read speed, priced per finished minute or per word. 'Finished minute' means the final recorded audio, not your studio time — a 1,500-word e-learning script is about 10 finished minutes at a 150 wpm narration pace, but expect to spend 3–4× that long recording, correcting and editing it. That multiple is why per-finished-minute rates look high to clients and thin to beginners. Audiobooks quote per finished hour instead (union floor around $250 PFH), commercials price on usage and market rather than length, and rush, multiple-version and sync-to-picture work all stack legitimate surcharges on the base.
How to use Voice-Over Rate Calculator
- 1Enter your values into the fields in Voice-Over Rate Calculator.
- 2The result and any pass/fail verdict update instantly as you type — no button to press.
- 3Check the substituted formula and worked example to see exactly how the result was derived.
- 4Copy or note the result for your spec, delivery or planning.
Why use Voice-Over Rate Calculator?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: GVAA / Gravy for the Brain VO rate guides.
- ✓Shows the governing formula and a worked example, so you can trust and check every result.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does Voice-Over Rate Calculator do?+
Quote a voice-over job from the script's word count: finished minutes at your read speed, priced per finished minute or per word. 'Finished minute' means the final recorded audio, not your studio time — a 1,500-word e-learning script is about 10 finished minutes at a 150 wpm narration pace, but expect to spend 3–4× that long recording, correcting and editing it.
Is my data private?+
Yes. Voice-Over Rate Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is Voice-Over Rate Calculator based on?+
It follows GVAA / Gravy for the Brain VO rate guides; SAG-AFTRA audiobook PFH baseline. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
What formula does it use?+
Voice-Over Rate Calculator uses: finished minutes = words ÷ wpm; quote = minutes × PFM rate (or words × per-word rate). The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.
Is Voice-Over Rate Calculator free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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