How fast do you count through a deck of cards?

How fast do you count through a deck of cards. Now I carry a deck of cards in my car so I can count through the deck a few times at stop lights. I count through it face up. I usually average right around 18 seconds. I count a deck in under 21 seconds about 99% of the time. And I will count it down in 16 to 17 seconds quite frequently. My fastest time(s) is about 14.7 seconds.

Just curious if this is average, below average or above average.

I'm sure it depends on the count you use. I use the KO count which should probably take slightly longer than the HI-Lo since the Hi-Lo doesn't count 7's.

Thanks for the responses.

Bob

I looked at my notes and I once counted a deck down in 14.16 seconds. I'll only make another note of my time if I count a deck down faster than that. Of course included in that time was time it took me to start and stop my own stop watch. Those 14 second times are rare for me. But I have done it a few times.

Bob

Should be able to count down as fast as you can turn them. I average 20 sec or less on the average unless I use a program to practice.
Biff

I consistently averaged 12-14 seconds, flipping over two at a time. I once did 11, but the important thing is accuracy. Being competent at 20 seconds and never making mistakes is adequate for all but the fastest dealers.

Bob,

Seems like you are pretty fast. You should start counting in pairs start with two pairs of two, progress from there. Just a thought for you.

I count about the same in the hi-lo fashion.

Lates

You must be reading the same books as me =))

I do practice counting in pairs once in a while as well. But I have to admit I'm not as efficient. I usually countdown a deck in about 18 seconds counting in pairs or single. However, I think I almost always seem to be a little slower overall on average.

Bob