Reading Speed & Comprehension Calculator
Free online reading speed test. Read a short passage, answer three comprehension questions, and get your words per minute, comprehension score and effective reading speed.
Press start, read the text once at your normal pace, then press stop. You will answer three short questions so your score reflects understanding, not just speed.
What is a Reading Speed & Comprehension Calculator?
A reading speed test measures how many words you read per minute (WPM). This test times you while you read a short original passage at your normal pace, then asks three questions about it. Reading fast without understanding is not useful, so you also get an effective speed: your WPM multiplied by the share of questions you answered correctly. Most adults read non-technical English silently at 200 to 300 WPM.
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How to use this Reading Speed & Comprehension Calculator
Choose Text 1 or Text 2 and press Start reading test.
Read the passage once at your usual pace. Do not skim and do not re-read.
Press I finished reading as soon as you reach the end.
Answer the three questions from memory, then see your WPM, comprehension and effective speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is the average reading speed?
Most adults read between 200 and 300 words per minute for everyday text. Students and professionals who read a lot often reach 300 to 400 WPM.
Q:What is a good reading speed?
Anything above 300 WPM with full comprehension is a strong result. Speeds above 500 WPM usually mean skimming, which is why this test also checks comprehension.
Q:How is WPM calculated?
WPM = number of words in the passage ÷ seconds spent reading × 60. Effective WPM = WPM × (correct answers ÷ total questions).
Q:How can I read faster?
Read more every day, avoid going back over lines you already read, and reduce inner voicing on easy material. Speed improves naturally as vocabulary grows.
Q:How long will it take me to read a book?
Your result shows an estimate for a 300-page book of about 90,000 words. At 250 WPM that is roughly 6 hours.
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