free tool
Dictation vs typing calculator
See how much writing time you get back when dictation runs at speaking speed instead of keyboard speed.
Defaults assume ~45 WPM typing and ~120 WPM comfortable dictation. Adjust to your real numbers.
Time saved per day
42 min
Typing: 1h 7m / day
Dictation: 25 min / day
Annual time back: 173.6 hours
Speed multiplier: 2.7x