Reading Speed Test
Time yourself reading a passage to measure your reading speed in words per minute.
How to test your reading speed
- Start the timer and read the passage at a natural pace.
- Stop the timer the moment you finish.
- Read your speed in words per minute.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good reading speed?
An average adult reads 220–260 words per minute with solid comprehension. Speed only matters alongside understanding — reading faster than you can absorb defeats the purpose.
Sources and methodology
Words per minute is a timed words-divided-by-minutes measure, not a comprehension score. Passage difficulty, familiarity, fatigue, and timing accuracy can change the result; compare sessions using similar conditions.
COSMIQ measurement note