Reading / Typing Speed Calculator

Words Per Minute (WPM) is the universal metric used to measure both reading comprehension speed and keyboard typing efficiency. This calculator allows you to quickly assess your performance or estimate time requirements for tasks.

Average Speeds and Benchmarks

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.
• Typing Speed: The average person types around 40 WPM. Professional typists, programmers, and administrative staff usually aim for 70 to 90+ WPM.

Time Estimation Tool

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.