Measure reading speed in words per minute from words read and time taken, with pages per hour and a speed class.
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Result
Reading speed
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Words per second
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Pages per hour
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Speed class
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Words per hour
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How to use this tool
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Enter the words readCount the passage length.
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Enter the time takenUse minutes, timed honestly.
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Read words per minuteCompare with the 200–250 wpm typical range.
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Check pages per hourUse it to plan reading workloads.
Formula & worked example
Words per minute = words ÷ minutes; pages per hour = wpm × 60 / 250.
Reading 1,000 words in 5 minutes is 200 words per minute.
Limitations — read this before you rely on it
Speed only; comprehension, text difficulty and language are not measured.
Frequently asked questions
About 200–250 wpm for an average adult on ordinary prose.
About 250 words per page is assumed here.
No — always pair a speed test with a comprehension check.
Familiar text inflates speed and flatters the result.
Regular timed practice with comprehension checks, not just faster eye movement.