350 wpm test
Can you read 350 words a minute?
350 words a minute is 2.3 times the 150-wpm baseline, the pace of speech. It is the pace of a strong reader who reads every day. This test shows you 272 words at exactly that speed in 47 seconds, then checks what you kept.
Read 272 words at 350 words a minute
One word at a time, about 47 seconds. Keep your eyes on the red letter. Four questions follow.
350 words a minute.
| Book | At your speed |
|---|---|
| The Great Gatsby | |
| 1984 | |
| The Hobbit | |
| Pride and Prejudice | |
| War and Peace | |
| The King James Bible |
What 350 words a minute feels like
The inner voice starts to drop words here. That is the first sign your eyes are outrunning it.
How long books take at 350 wpm
| Book | At the 150 baseline | At 350 wpm |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Gatsby | 5.2 hours | 2.2 hours |
| 1984 | 9.9 hours | 4.2 hours |
| The Hobbit | 10.6 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Pride and Prejudice | 13.6 hours | 5.8 hours |
| War and Peace | 65.2 hours | 28.0 hours |
| The King James Bible | 87.0 hours | 37.3 hours |
Questions
Is 350 words a minute fast?
350 words a minute is 2.3 times the 150-wpm baseline, the pace of speech. It is the pace of a strong reader who reads every day.
How long does it take to read a book at 350 wpm?
At 350 words a minute, The Great Gatsby (about 47,000 words) takes 2.2 hours and 1984 (about 89,000 words) takes 4.2 hours. At the 150-wpm baseline they take 5.2 hours and 9.9 hours.
Can I learn to read at 350 words a minute?
Yes, with training. Raise your pace 25 words a minute at a time and keep a quiz on every read, so the speed you reach is one you understand at.