SAT Reading Speed Calculator — Words Per Minute
Time yourself on a sample passage to measure your reading speed in words per minute and see whether it's fast enough for the Digital SAT.
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Read the passage below at your normal pace. Press "Start Reading" when you begin and "Done Reading" when you finish. Your speed will be measured and compared to what the Digital SAT requires.
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