Words per Minute Calculator

Find typing or speaking speed in WPM.

Words per minute (WPM) 50

Formula: WPM = words ÷ minutes

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Words = 500

3. Minutes = 10

5. Words per minute = Words / Minutes = 500 / 10 = 50WPM

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Measure typing, reading or speaking speed in words per minute.

The math behind it

WPM = words ÷ minutes.

500 words in 10 min → 50 WPM.

Average typing?

Around 40 WPM; pros exceed 75.