Reading Speed Test
How fast do I read?
Take the free test and find out. You get your reading speed in words per minute, pages per minute, and you see how you compare to other readers.
Choose Your Passage
How It Works
Read the passage at your normal pace (don't rush or slow down)
Click "I'm Done Reading" when you finish the passage
Optionally answer 3 comprehension questions to validate your reading
Get your words per minute, pages per minute, and see how you compare
How your reading speed compares
At 250 words per page, the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute works out to about 0.95 pages per minute, or roughly 57 pages an hour.
| Reader type | Words per minute | Pages per minute | Pages per hour | Minutes per page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow | ~150 | ~0.6 | ~36 | ~1m 40s |
| Below average | ~200 | ~0.8 | ~48 | ~1m 15s |
| Average | ~238 | ~0.95 | ~57 | ~1m 03s |
| Above average | ~300 | ~1.2 | ~72 | ~50s |
| Fast | ~400 | ~1.6 | ~96 | ~38s |
| Skimming | 1000+ | 4.0+ | 240+ | Under 15s |
Above 1,000 words per minute the text is being skipped rather than read.
Select a reader type to open the Reading Time Calculator at that speed.
Where these numbers come from →
How to measure your own →
You've measured your speed. ReadingHabit tracks itautomatically.
Every reading session calculates your real speed. Watch it improve over time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Choose a passage genre (fiction, non-fiction, or academic) and a length (quick or standard). A timer starts when you begin reading. When you finish, you can optionally answer comprehension questions to check your retention. You'll get your words per minute (WPM), pages per minute (PPM), and see how you compare to other readers.
- The average adult reads 238 words per minute, about 0.95 pages per minute, and most adults fall between 175 and 300 on typical texts. Anywhere in that range is normal. Comprehension matters more than the raw number: above about 1,000 words per minute the text is being skipped rather than read. Your own speed also moves with the text: fiction is usually read faster than academic texts for most readers.
What counts as a good speed
Where the average comes from - The best way to read faster is to read consistently. Other techniques include: minimising subvocalization (the voice in your head), using a finger or pointer to guide your eyes, expanding your peripheral vision to take in more words per fixation, and reading widely to build vocabulary. ReadingHabit tracks your reading speed automatically over time so you can measure your improvement.
- Yes! After completing the test, you can send your result directly to the Reading Time Calculator, Reading Goal Planner, or TBR Stack Planner. Your pages-per-minute score pre-fills automatically so you get personalized estimates.
- Comprehension questions are optional! Your WPM and PPM score is based purely on how quickly you read the passage. However, if you answer the questions, your comprehension percentage appears alongside your speed. A high speed with low comprehension may mean you're scanning rather than truly reading.
How speed and comprehension trade off - Divide your words per minute by 250, the average number of words on a printed page. So 238 WPM is about 0.95 pages per minute. To go the other way, multiply your pages per minute by 250. The converter on this page does both, and this article explains when each metric is useful.
- About 57 pages an hour. That is 238 words per minute at 250 words per page. A slower reader covers roughly 36 pages an hour, and a fast reader about 96. The comparison table on this page lists more pages per hour examples, and this article goes over a full 100 pages example.
- The reading tools are completely free: The Reading Speed Test, Reading Time Calculator, Reading Stats (ShelfCheck), Reading Goal Planner, and TBR Stack Planner are all free to use, no account needed. The full reading tracker with streaks, stats, nudges, and unlimited book tracking is available as a one-time lifetime purchase.
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