Reading Speed (WPM) & Book Time
Measure your reading speed in words per minute and estimate how long a book or article will take, free online.
About this calculator
Words per minute = words read ÷ minutes. The average adult reads about 200–250 WPM on paper and 180–200 on screen; skilled readers reach 400+. Enter how many pages or words you read and the time, plus the length of the text you want to finish.