At the CBSE Hindi criterion of 30 words per minute, a 500-word draft takes about 16.7 minutes to type.

Checked against its source on October 17, 2026

What it measures: A simple division of the criterion by a draft length. It shows the time scale of a short document at a fixed speed.
How it is calculated: 500 / 30 = 16.7
What it does not show: Assumes the criterion speed is held for the whole draft, with no correction time. Real typing includes pauses and edits.

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