Fact · Typing and writing speed
16.7words per minute
Trollope's target of 1,000 words per hour is about 16.7 words per minute of writing time, a little above the 8 to 15 words per minute reported for composing with speech software.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
- What it measures
- Trollope's stated target converted to words per minute, for comparison with composing rates. It is a personal target, not an average for writers.
- How it is calculated
- 1,000 words per hour / 60 minutes = 16.7 words per minute