Reading / Typing Speed Calculator interactive tool
Calculator
Find your words-per-minute (WPM) from word count and time, or estimate how long it takes to read or type a number of words at a given WPM.
Result
150 WPM
What Is Reading / Typing Speed?
Words Per Minute (WPM) is the universal metric used to measure both reading comprehension speed and keyboard typing efficiency. This reading and typing speed calculator allows you to quickly assess your performance or estimate time requirements for tasks, helping you to improve your speed for reading or typing tests.
Average Speeds and Benchmarks for Reading or Typing Tests
If you are testing your skills, here is how you compare to the general population:
- Reading Speed: The average adult reads prose at about 230 to 280 WPM. Speed readers can exceed 500+ WPM, while highly technical material (like legal documents or code) forces average speeds down to 150 WPM. This reading speed calculator can help you track your progress.
- Typing Speed: The average person types around 40 WPM. Professional typists, programmers, and administrative staff usually aim for 70 to 90+ WPM. Use this typing speed calculator to see your current WPM.
Time Estimation Tool for Reading or Typing
Beyond testing your speed, this tool is highly practical. If you know your WPM and you have a 3,000-word essay to read or type, you can use the "Time" mode to calculate exactly how many minutes the task will take, allowing you to manage your schedule more effectively.
How To Use the Reading / Typing Speed Calculator
- Choose your mode: 'Calculate WPM' (to measure your speed) or 'Estimate Time' (to predict task duration).
- For 'Calculate WPM': Input the total number of words in your text and the time taken (in minutes or seconds) to read or type it. The calculator will instantly show your Words Per Minute (WPM).
- For 'Estimate Time': Enter the total number of words and your known WPM. The tool will calculate the approximate time required to complete the reading or typing task.
- Use the Reset button to clear all fields and perform a new calculation. This tool helps you improve your speed for reading or typing tests.