Calculate typing speed in WPM, reading time for any text length, and speaking time for presentations. Three tools in one.
The average adult reading speed is 200-250 words per minute (WPM) for non-fiction. For fiction, people often read faster at 300+ WPM. Speed readers can achieve 400-700 WPM.
At 238 WPM (average reading speed), 1,000 words takes approximately 4 minutes to read.
Average typing speed is 40-60 WPM. Fast typists reach 70-100 WPM. Professional typists average 80-100 WPM. The world record is over 200 WPM.
At 150 WPM (average speaking pace), a 5-minute speech is approximately 750 words. At 130 WPM, it is 650 words.
The average speaking pace is 130-150 WPM for presentations and 150-180 WPM for conversation. Podcasters average around 150 WPM for clarity.
At 238 WPM, a 5,000 word article takes approximately 21 minutes to read.
A 10-minute presentation at 150 WPM is approximately 1,500 words. At 130 WPM, it is 1,300 words.
Practice with typing tools daily, focus on accuracy before speed, use all 10 fingers with proper home row technique, and aim to improve by 5-10 WPM per week with consistent practice.