Reading Speed Calculator

Calculate your words per minute and estimated time to finish any book or document.

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Word Count (or pages)

Unit

Your Reading Speed (WPM)

Reading Time

Speed Category

Sessions (30 min)

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Average Reading Speeds

Average adult reads 200–300 wpm (words per minute). Speed readers reach 400–700 wpm. Skimming can exceed 1000 wpm but with reduced comprehension.

How can I read faster?+

Practice minimising subvocalisation (saying words in your head), use a pointer, and expand your peripheral vision to take in more words at once.

How long does it take to read a 300-page book?+

At 250 wpm, a 300-page book (~75,000 words) takes approximately 5 hours of reading time.