At the earlier reported composition rate of 8 to 15 words per minute with speech software, composing 1,000 words takes about 67 to 125 minutes.

Checked against its source on October 16, 2026

What it measures: Composition includes thinking and choosing words, not only the time the fingers or voice take.
How it is calculated: 1000 / 15 = 66.7 and 1000 / 8 = 125 minutes
What it does not show: Based on speech software from the early 2000s. Newer engines and the writer's own skill change the result.

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