at 250 words per minute average speed
250 wpm average reading speed
| Reading Speed | Time | Who Reads at This Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 100 wpm (slow) | 6 min | Complex academic text, non-native readers |
| 150 wpm (below average) | 4 min | Technical documents, detailed study |
| 200 wpm (average) | 3 min | General non-fiction reading |
| 250 wpm (above average) | 2.4 min | Fluent readers, light content |
| 300 wpm (fast) | 2 min | Speed readers, skimming |
| 450 wpm (speed reader) | 1.33 min | Trained speed readers |
| Reading Speed | Time | Who Reads at This Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 100 wpm (slow) | 6 min | Complex academic text, non-native readers |
| 150 wpm (below average) | 4 min | Technical documents, detailed study |
| 200 wpm (average) | 3 min | General non-fiction reading |
| 250 wpm (above average) | 2.4 min | Fluent readers, light content |
| 300 wpm (fast) | 2 min | Speed readers, skimming |
| 450 wpm (speed reader) | 1.33 min | Trained speed readers |
~2.4 pages (single-spaced)
~4.62 min (at 130 wpm)
~6 paragraphs
~40 sentences