Writing & Research

Reading Speed Calculator

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Slow reader

150 wpm

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Average

238 wpm

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Fast reader

350 wpm

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Dense academic

120 wpm · ~50% slower for complex research or technical texts

Your reading speed (optional)

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Reading speed reference

100–150 wpmBeginner / very slow reader

150–200 wpmBelow average adult

200–300 wpmAverage adult (238 wpm median)

300–400 wpmFast reader

400+ wpmSpeed reader / trained reader

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