Most reading-time tools assume an average speed, but your own pace may be faster or slower, and you cannot know without measuring it.
Reading Speed Calculator turns that around: read a passage, enter how long it took, and it works out your personal reading speed in words per minute.
How to use Reading Speed Calculator
- Paste a passage you have just read into the editor.
- Enter the time in minutes that it took you to read it.
- Read your reading speed in words per minute.
Use cases
- Measuring your personal reading pace.
- Tracking reading-speed practice over time.
- Setting a realistic speed for other reading-time tools.
Good to know
Your speed is the word count divided by the minutes you enter, so a longer passage gives a steadier result than a short one. Speed varies with how familiar and complex the text is, so measure a few passages for a reliable average.
Frequently asked questions
How is my reading speed calculated?
It divides the number of words in the passage by the minutes you took, giving words per minute.
How can I get a reliable result?
Use a longer passage and read at your natural pace; short samples vary a lot, so average a few readings.
Why does my speed change between texts?
Familiar, simple text reads faster than dense or technical text, so your measured speed depends on what you read.