Enter the number of words and your writing speed into the calculator to determine the time required to handwrite the text. This calculator helps in estimating the duration needed to complete writing tasks.

Handwriting Time Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the handwriting time.

T = W / S

Variables:

  • T is the time required to handwrite the text (minutes)
  • W is the number of words to be written
  • S is the writing speed (words per minute)

To calculate the handwriting time, divide the number of words by the writing speed.

What is Handwriting Time?

Handwriting time is the estimated duration it takes for an individual to handwrite a certain number of words. This time can vary greatly depending on the person’s writing speed, which can be influenced by factors such as legibility, writing style, and familiarity with the content. Understanding handwriting time is useful for planning and allocating time for tasks such as essay writing, note-taking, or filling out forms.

How to Calculate Handwriting Time?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Handwriting Time.


  1. First, determine the number of words you need to write (W).
  2. Next, determine your writing speed (S) in words per minute.
  3. Use the formula from above = T = W / S.
  4. Finally, calculate the Handwriting Time (T) in minutes.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

number of words (W) = 500 words

writing speed (S) = 50 words per minute