Fact · Typing and writing speed
3.3times
Shannon's 655 words per minute is about 3.3 times the overall conversational speaking rate of 196 words per minute.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
- What it measures
- Compares one memorized, timed recitation with an average of many ordinary conversations. It shows scale, not a fair contest.
- How it is calculated
- 655 / 196 = 3.34