Question 1

What is a good reading speed?

Accepted Answer

The average adult reads at 200-300 WPM with good comprehension. Strong readers hit 300-500 WPM, while trained speed readers can reach 700+ WPM. Children in grade school typically read 100-200 WPM.

Question 2

How is reading speed calculated?

Accepted Answer

Reading speed is measured in words per minute (WPM). We count the total words in the passage and divide by the time from when you click Start to when you click Finished, then round to the nearest whole number.

Question 3

Why measure comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Speed without comprehension is useless. After the timed read we ask 3 short questions about the passage to verify you actually understood it. The combined score gives a more honest measure of effective reading speed.

Question 4

Is this reading test free and private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The test is completely free, requires no signup, and runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server — your results stay on your device.