What is a words per minute read test?

A words per minute (WPM) read test measures how many words you can read per minute. It calculates your reading speed by timing how long it takes you to read a passage and dividing the total words by the time in minutes.

What is a good words per minute reading speed?

The average adult reads 200-250 WPM. Good readers typically read 300-400 WPM, while speed readers can achieve 500-1000+ WPM. However, comprehension is more important than raw speed—aim for 80%+ comprehension at your reading speed.

How do I test my reading speed in words per minute?

To test your reading speed: 1) Read a passage of known length, 2) Time how long it takes, 3) Divide total words by time in minutes. Our free WPM test uses RSVP technology to automatically calculate your speed and test comprehension.

Is the WPM test free?

Yes, our words per minute reading test is completely free. No signup required. You can measure your WPM, test comprehension, and track progress at no cost.

Words Per Minute Read Test - Free WPM Calculator

What is a Words Per Minute (WPM) Test?

A words per minute (WPM) read test measures your reading speed by calculating how many words you can read in one minute. It's the standard metric used to measure reading speed and is calculated by dividing the total number of words read by the time taken in minutes.

Our free WPM test uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to automatically calculate your reading speed, test your comprehension, and provide detailed results including your effective WPM (speed × comprehension).

What's a Good Words Per Minute Reading Speed?

Here's how different WPM ranges compare:

WPM Range	Reading Level	Description
150-199	Below Average	Slower than typical adult reading speed
200-249	Average	Typical adult reading speed
250-299	Above Average	Faster than most readers
300-399	Good	Strong reading speed with good comprehension
400-499	Advanced	Excellent reading speed
500-599	Expert	Speed reading level
600+	Master	Elite speed reading

Note: Comprehension is more important than raw speed. Aim for 80%+ comprehension at your reading speed.

How Our WPM Test Works

Choose your target speed: Select a WPM from 150 to 800+
Read the passage: Words appear one at a time using RSVP technology
Answer comprehension questions: Test your understanding with 5 quiz questions
Get your results: See your raw WPM, comprehension score, and effective WPM

Your effective WPM is calculated as: Raw WPM × Comprehension Percentage. This gives you a more accurate measure of your true reading speed.

Why Test Your Words Per Minute?

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Measure Your Speed

Find out your exact words per minute reading speed

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Set Goals

Use your WPM score to set realistic improvement goals

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Track Progress

Monitor your improvement over time with detailed stats

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Compare

See how you compare to average and expert readers

100% Free WPM Test

Our words per minute reading test is completely free with no signup required. You can:

Test your reading speed instantly
Calculate your exact WPM
Test comprehension with quiz questions
Track your progress over time
Compete on global leaderboards (optional signup)

Improve Your Words Per Minute

Want to increase your reading speed? Check out our guide: How to Improve Your Reading Speed: 10 Proven Tips

📊 Words Per Minute Read Test