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Reading faster, and keeping more

Plain answers about reading speed and comprehension. Every post opens with the answer, names its source where it leans on research, and links to a test so you can check the claim on yourself.

• What Is the Average Reading Speed for Adults?

  The average adult reads 238 words a minute for non-fiction and 260 for fiction. Here is where those numbers come from and how to find your own.