Words per Minute Calculator
Paste text, enter elapsed minutes, and calculate reading or typing pace.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Paste the text to count.
- Enter a positive time in minutes.
- Calculate words per minute.
How words are counted
Text is trimmed and runs of Unicode whitespace separate words. Punctuation remains part of each word.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
How are words counted?
Runs of whitespace separate words; punctuation is not removed.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting is performed locally in your browser.