What is a good reading speed?

Average adult reading speed is 200-300 WPM. College students typically read 300-400 WPM. Speed readers can achieve 400-700 WPM. What matters most is comprehension—a fast reading speed means little if you don't understand the material.

What is Effective WPM?

Effective WPM is your raw reading speed adjusted by your comprehension score. For example, if you read at 300 WPM but only answer 80% of questions correctly, your Effective WPM would be 240 (300 × 0.80). This gives a more accurate measure of reading efficiency.

How can I improve my reading speed?

Practice regularly, reduce subvocalization (reading aloud in your head), use a pointer or your finger to guide your eyes, expand your peripheral vision to read groups of words, and minimize re-reading. Most importantly, read diverse content frequently.

Is this reading speed test accurate?

This test provides a reliable estimate of your reading speed by timing how long you take to read a passage of known length and testing your comprehension. For the most accurate results, take multiple tests across different difficulty levels and topics.

Is my data saved or shared?

Your reading history is stored only in your browser's local storage and never sent to any server. You remain completely anonymous, and you can clear your history at any time.

Reading Speed Test - Free WPM Calculator with Comprehension

📚 Reading Speed Test

Measure your reading speed and comprehension

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How it works: Select a difficulty, read the passage when ready, then answer comprehension questions. Your reading speed and comprehension will be calculated together to give you an Effective reading speed.

Tip: For accurate results, read at your natural pace—don't skim or rush. Comprehension matters!

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