Reading Speed Calculator
Calculate your reading speed in words per minute and estimate time to finish any book.
Test and track your reading pace.
Reading Speed Results
Reading speed is measured in words per minute (WPM).
WPM = Words Read / Minutes Spent
Time to Finish = Total Words / WPM
Average reading speeds:
| Reader Type | WPM |
|---|---|
| Slow reader | 100–150 |
| Average adult | 200–250 |
| Above average | 300–400 |
| Speed reader | 500–700 |
| World record | 1,000+ |
Average book lengths:
| Book Type | Typical Words | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Short novel | 50,000–70,000 | 200–280 |
| Average novel | 70,000–100,000 | 280–400 |
| Long novel | 100,000–150,000 | 400–600 |
| Non-fiction | 50,000–80,000 | 200–320 |
| Textbook chapter | 5,000–10,000 | 20–40 |
At 250 WPM, a 300-page novel (~75,000 words) takes about 5 hours to read.