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Exhibit 11

THE WASHINGTON POST COMPANY

CALCULATION OF EARNINGS

PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK

(In thousands of shares)

 

     Thirteen Weeks Ended
     April 2,
2006		    April 3,
2005

Number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding at beginning of period

      9,569      9,576

Issuance of shares of Class B common stock (weighted)

      1      13
             

Shares used in the computation of basic earnings per common share

      9,570      9,589

Adjustment to reflect dilution from common stock and restricted stock equivalents

      36      28
             

Shares used in the computation of diluted earnings per common share

      9,606      9,617
             

Net income available for common shares

    $ 76,383    $ 66,100
             

Basic earnings per common share

    $ 7.98    $ 6.89
             

Diluted earnings per common share

    $ 7.95    $ 6.87