What is a good reading speed in WPM?

Average adult reading speed is around 200–250 words per minute. Faster readers may achieve 300–400 wpm. Speed varies by content complexity and purpose.

What is a good speaking speed in WPM?

Most speakers aim for 130–160 words per minute for clear, comfortable delivery. Faster than 180 wpm can be hard to follow.

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1,000 words takes about 4 minutes to read silently and 8 minutes out loud

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Speaking time at 130 words per minute: a 5-minute speech is about 650 words

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