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Formula and method
Total minutes equal whole minutes plus seconds divided by 60. WPM equals word count divided by total minutes. Zero total elapsed time is rejected.
Worked example
300 words in 2 minutes equals 150 WPM. The same 300 words in 1 minute 30 seconds equals 200 WPM.
Limits
The result is pure rate arithmetic. It does not label a rate slow, average, or fast, and it does not assess reading, speaking, or typing quality.
Common questions
Are values uploaded?
No. Calculation happens locally and values are not placed in URLs or browser storage.
Why can the estimate differ?
The calculator applies only the displayed arithmetic and assumptions. It cannot model unentered formatting or real-world timing factors.