Reading Speed Calculator
How long a text will actually take at slow, average, and fast speeds.
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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
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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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