Words Per Minute (WPM) is a measurement used to determine how quickly a person can read or type. It calculates the number of words a person can read or type in one minute. This metric is often used in educational settings to assess reading speed or typing proficiency. To calculate WPM, you count the total number of words read or typed and divide that by the time taken in minutes. For example, if someone types 300 words in 5 minutes, their WPM would be 60. Higher WPM rates indicate greater efficiency in reading or typing tasks.