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Learning & education · Free online tool
Reading speed checker
Calculate words per minute from a timed reading and estimate time for another text.
3 guest runs per rolling 24 hours10 with a free accountPrivate inputsMobile-friendly
Reading speed checker workspace
Runs locally in your browser
Result
Reading speed—
Words—
Timer—
Reference pace—
Time for 500 words—
Reading summary
Use it with confidence
How to use the reading speed checker.
Calculate and review
Use the main action when needed. Reading speed = words read ÷ elapsed minutes. Estimated time = target word count ÷ measured speed.
Try a worked example
600 words read in three minutes is 200 words per minute.
Check the assumptions
Comprehension and text difficulty matter more than speed alone; compare like-for-like material.
Helpful answers
Reading speed checker FAQs.
Is the reading speed checker free?
Yes. Guests receive 3 runs per rolling 24 hours, verified free accounts receive 10, and Premium subscribers receive unlimited normal use.
Does UtilHub upload or save my inputs?
No. This tool runs in your browser and UtilHub does not receive or store the values you enter. Your browser or device may still retain normal local history or form data.
How does this reading speed checker work?
Reading speed = words read ÷ elapsed minutes. Estimated time = target word count ÷ measured speed.
What should I check before using the result?
Comprehension and text difficulty matter more than speed alone; compare like-for-like material.