Typing speed test
How many words per minute can you really type?
How to take the typing test
This typing test measures your speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy as a percentage. A word is counted as five characters, the standard used by most typing tests, so your score is comparable across sites. Start typing and the timer begins automatically.
- 1Choose a test duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds.
- 2Click the text area and start typing the words shown.
- 3The timer starts on your first keystroke.
- 4Read your WPM, accuracy and error count when the time is up.
FAQ
What is a good typing speed?
Around 40 WPM is average for an adult. 60 to 80 WPM is considered fast, and professional typists often exceed 100 WPM.
How is WPM calculated?
We count every five typed characters as one word, then scale the total to a full minute. Errors are subtracted, which gives your net WPM.
Why does accuracy matter more than raw speed?
Fixing mistakes costs more time than typing carefully. Most people get faster overall by aiming for 97 percent accuracy first.
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