Want to know how fast you actually type? The Typing Speed Test gives you your WPM score and accuracy in under a minute — no signup, no timer countdown until you start typing. If you write regularly and want to measure your output, also try the Word Counter to see words, characters, and reading time in real time.
What the Test Measures
WPM (Words Per Minute) — the number of words you type correctly per minute. A "word" is counted as 5 characters (including spaces) — the standard used by most typing tests.
Accuracy — the percentage of characters you typed correctly out of all characters typed. Mistakes count against you, so hitting backspace and fixing errors affects your accuracy.
Typical WPM Benchmarks
| WPM | Level |
|---|---|
| Under 30 | Hunt-and-peck / beginner |
| 30–50 | Average casual typist |
| 50–70 | Above average, comfortable for most work |
| 70–90 | Fast typist |
| 90+ | Touch typist / power user |
The average office worker types around 40 WPM. Developers and writers tend to be faster — 60–80 WPM is common for daily keyboard users. Competitive typists regularly exceed 120 WPM.
How to Use It
Step 1 — Open the test
Go to the Typing Speed Test. A passage of text appears — the timer doesn't start until you type the first character.
Step 2 — Type the passage
Type the displayed text as accurately and quickly as you can. Errors are highlighted in real time. You can backspace to correct mistakes.
Step 3 — See your results
When you finish, your WPM and accuracy are shown immediately. Restart to try again and track improvement over multiple sessions.
How WPM Is Calculated
The standard formula:
WPM = (total characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ elapsed minutes
For example, typing 250 characters in 1 minute = 250 ÷ 5 = 50 WPM. The division by 5 normalises for word length — without it, typing a lot of short words would look faster than typing longer ones.
Net WPM (what most tests show) subtracts errors:
Net WPM = gross WPM − (errors ÷ elapsed minutes)
Tips to Improve Your Score
Don't look at your hands. The biggest single improvement for most people — force yourself to look at the screen only.
Fix errors, don't rush. Accuracy matters for your net WPM. A 95% accurate typist at 60 WPM will outperform a 80% accurate typist at 70 WPM over a full workday of real typing.
Use all ten fingers. If you're not touch typing, learning proper finger positions (F and J are the home keys with the raised ridges) pays off more than any other practice.
Practice consistently. Five minutes per day beats a one-hour session per week for building muscle memory.
Take the test now and find out where you stand: Typing Speed Test
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