Words Per Minute Calculator
Calculate words per minute for typing, reading, or speaking. Measure your speed, compare to benchmarks, or calculate time needed for content at your target pace.
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Calculate your words per minute for typing, reading, or speaking. Whether you're measuring keyboard proficiency, reading speed, or presentation pacing, get accurate WPM measurements and comparisons to standard benchmarks.
What Are Words Per Minute?
Words Per Minute (WPM) is a standard measure of speed for typing, reading, and speaking. For typing, it's typically calculated using standardized words (5 characters = 1 word). Reading WPM measures comprehension speed, while speaking WPM indicates delivery pace. Each activity has different benchmark ranges.
WPM Formula
WPM = Words ÷ Time (minutes) | Typing WPM = (Characters ÷ 5) ÷ TimeWhy Measure WPM?
Skill Assessment
Measure and track your typing, reading, or speaking proficiency against established benchmarks.
Time Planning
Calculate how long content will take to read, type, or deliver at your pace.
Improvement Tracking
Monitor progress over time as you practice and develop faster speeds.
How to Use This Calculator
Who Uses WPM Calculator?
Typists & Data Entry
Measure typing speed for job applications, certifications, or personal improvement tracking.
Students & Readers
Calculate reading speed to better plan study sessions and estimate time for assignments.
Presenters & Speakers
Ensure speeches and presentations fit allocated time slots by measuring speaking pace.
Content Creators
Plan podcast lengths, video scripts, and audiobook durations based on speaking speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Average typing speed is 40 WPM. Professional typists reach 65-75 WPM, while expert transcriptionists and programmers often exceed 80 WPM. Speed typing champions can exceed 150 WPM.