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Reading Speed Calculator

Calculate your reading speed in words per minute (WPM) and find out how long it takes to read any document.

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Reading Speed Calculator

Calculate your reading speed in words per minute (WPM) and find out how long it takes to read any document.

Number of words read

Time taken (seconds)

Document word count (to estimate read time)

Result

Reading Speed (WPM)—

Level—

Time to read document—

Enter the number of words you read and the time taken.

WPM = Words ÷ (Seconds ÷ 60).

Enter a document word count to see how long it takes to read.

Example

500 words in 120 seconds

WPM = 500/(120/60) = 250 WPM

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