Reading Speed Calculator

Find your reading speed in words per minute.

Reading speed (WPM) 200

Formula: WPM = words ÷ minutes

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Words read = 600

3. Minutes = 3

5. Reading speed = Words read / Minutes = 600 / 3 = 200WPM

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The math behind it

reading speed = words read ÷ minutes.

600 words in 3 min → 200 WPM.

Typical?

Adults average 200–250 WPM for general reading.