50th percentile
300 WPM
Average Reading Speed
300 WPM is the average adult reading speed. At this speed, you're reading about 1 page per minute for standard text. You're in good company, but there's significant room for improvement with LumaRead.
Reading Speed Comparison
200 WPM
Below Average
300 WPM
Average
400 WPM
Above Average
500 WPM
Advanced
600 WPM
Elite
700 WPM
Expert
800 WPM
Master
900 WPM
Elite Master
1000 WPM
Exceptional
1200 WPM
Superhuman
Characteristics of 300 WPM Readers
- ✓Typical adult reading speed
- ✓Often involves some subvocalization
- ✓Good comprehension for most material
- ✓Room for significant improvement
- ✓Can double speed with training
How to Improve Beyond 300 WPM
1This is the baseline - focus on improving beyond it
2Practice with LumaRead's RSVP at 350 WPM
3Start reducing subvocalization consciously
4Learn basic chunking (2 words at a time)
5Target 500 WPM within 2-3 weeks
Recommended Techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 300 WPM a good reading speed?
300 WPM is average for adults. It's functional but leaves significant room for improvement. With LumaRead's speed reading techniques, most people can reach 500+ WPM.
How can I improve beyond 300 WPM?
Start with RSVP training on LumaRead, reduce subvocalization, and practice chunking. Most people can reach 500 WPM within 2-3 weeks of daily practice.
How long does it take to read a book at 300 WPM?
A typical 80,000-word book takes about 4.5 hours at 300 WPM. At 600 WPM (achievable with LumaRead), the same book takes just 2.2 hours.
Other Reading Speeds
Test Your Reading Speed
See how fast you can read with LumaRead's RSVP speed reader