Reading Speed: 300 Words in 3 Minutes
Reading 300 words in 3 minutes equals 100 words per minute, below average and indicating room to improve.
How to use this tool
- Enter words read, minutes taken and book length in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your reading speed and the full breakdown beneath it.
100 WPM is below the average adult pace — calculate how long a book would take and see how you compare.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average reading speed?
- The average adult reads 200–300 words per minute for non-fiction. Skilled readers can reach 400–600 wpm with good comprehension.
- How do I count words read?
- Use a passage of known length (e.g. 1,500 words from a book), read it at your normal pace while timing yourself, then enter the values.