This page is a time delay redirect, please update your bookmarks to our new location!
This test is the property of Reading Dynamics International. All rights reserved.
The following READING SPEED & COMPREHENSION TEST can be done NOW, on your computer. Just follow these instructions.
When you are ready to start reading the section of material below, CLICK the "START TIMER" BUTTON to start the timer and immediately start reading. When you have finished reading, CLICK the "STOP TIMER" BUTTON to stop the timer. Your average reading speed for the material read will then be displayed. Then evaluate your reading speed with the Reading Speed Analysis table.
Once you have checked your Reading Speed, then you can do the Comprehension Test by following the link at the end of the page.
Less than 150 wpm | Your reading speed is below the average generally required for academic and business reading. You are at risk of missing important new information relevant to your field of work or study. |
150 - 299 wpm | Average reading speed for people in business or studying. This speed is considered inadequate for people working in a competitive environment. |
300 - 499 wpm | Above average. In a non-competitive environment, this would be fine. But this speed still requires considerable time and effort to keep pace with new information relevant to your field of work or study. |
500 - 1000 wpm | An excellent reading rate achieved by less than 1 percent of the population. Indicates that you have breached the sub-vocalization barrier of 475 - 500 wpm to some extent and are more than capable of attaining much higher speeds. |
More than 1000 wpm | A superb reading speed. You are too advanced for a basic reading improvement program and should consider an advanced classroom-based training course to achieve your maximum potential. |
More than 5000 wpm | Please contact us if you are interested in being considered as a Reading Dynamics Instructor. |
Now test your comprehension by clicking Comprehension Test