Tom, a long PDF
Pages read 12, Minutes 20, Words per page 300
With pages read 12, minutes 20, words per page 300, the calculator shows a planning figure. Illustration only, not advice.
Reading Speed Calculator
Turn pages and minutes into a rough reading speed.
Your details
Fill the boxes, then calculate.
What is this calculator?
Turn pages and minutes into a rough reading speed.
How it works
- Enter the figures you know.
- We apply a published or common planning method.
- Read the limitations under the result.
Common questions
What is the reading speed calculator?
Estimate words per minute from pages and time. Use it as a guide, not a diagnosis.
Does this replace my GP?
No. Calculators stay in the browser and cannot see you.
Can I share the number?
Share fitness and fun results if you like. Keep lab and alcohol impairment numbers private.
Example scenarios
Rohan, focus before school pickup
Pages read 14.6, Minutes 24.4, Words per page 366
With pages read 14.6, minutes 24.4, words per page 366, the calculator shows a planning figure. Illustration only, not advice.
Soraya, revision week
Pages read 9.4, Minutes 15.6, Words per page 234
With pages read 9.4, minutes 15.6, words per page 234, the calculator shows a planning figure. Illustration only, not advice.
Understanding your results
Treat this as a snapshot for reading speed, not a verdict. If the number worries you, take it to your GP rather than stacking new rules on yourself.
About this result
Guidance only. Calculations run in your browser. Numbers are estimates, not a diagnosis.
How we calculate
Pages × words per page ÷ minutes.
Sources
Method described on this page. We link NHS or GOV.UK guidance where it applies.
Limitations
- Illustration only.
- Not personal medical advice.
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