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Reading Speed Calculator

Choose a sample text

The Power of HabitsEasy

237 words · 5 questions

The Ocean's Hidden DepthsMedium

297 words · 5 questions

The Cognitive Science of Decision MakingHard

354 words · 5 questions

Custom Text

Paste your own text (no comprehension quiz)

Habits are the foundation of how we live our daily lives. Every day, we follow patterns of behavior that have become automatic - from brushing our teeth in the morning to the route we take to work. These automatic behaviors free up mental energy for more complex tasks. Researchers have found that habits form through a three-step loop: a cue, a routine, and a reward. The cue triggers the behavior,…

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Measure how fast you read with an accurate timed reading test. Choose from 3 built-in texts across difficulty levels: Easy (The Power of Habits, 5 questions), Medium (The Ocean's Hidden Depths, 5 questions), Hard (Cognitive Science of Decision Making, 5 questions). Or paste your own text (minimum 50 words) for a speed-only test. Click Start Reading - a live timer starts. When done, click I'm Done to get your WPM. Built-in texts include a 5-question comprehension quiz to measure understanding, not just speed. Results show WPM, time taken, comprehension accuracy, and a WPM scale (Slow/Average/Above Average/Fast/Speed Reader). History of last 10 tests saved in localStorage. Tips to improve reading speed shown for slower readers.

How to Use

  1. 1Choose a text (Easy/Medium/Hard) or paste your own in Custom Text mode
  2. 2Click 'Start Reading Test' - the timer starts immediately
  3. 3Read at your normal pace without rushing
  4. 4Click 'I'm Done Reading' as soon as you finish the last word
  5. 5For built-in texts, complete the 5-question comprehension quiz to see your accuracy score alongside WPM

Features

  • 3 built-in texts: Easy (Power of Habits), Medium (Ocean Depths), Hard (Cognitive Science)
  • 5 comprehension questions per built-in text with multiple-choice answers
  • Accurate WPM calculation from timed reading (seconds precision)
  • Comprehension accuracy percentage scored instantly
  • WPM scale visualization: Slow / Average / Above Average / Fast / Speed Reader
  • Custom text mode (paste your own text, 50-word minimum)
  • Last 10 test results saved in localStorage (WPM, accuracy, title, date)
  • Improvement tips shown for readers under 250 WPM
  • 100% browser-based - no account needed

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