Typing Speed Test – How Many Words Per Minute Do You Type?
Type the text as fast and accurately as you can. You see your words per minute (WPM), accuracy and errors live, and your best score is saved on this device.
The average typing speed is about 40 words per minute (WPM). 50–60 WPM is fast, and professional typists reach 70–80 WPM or more. WPM counts every 5 correct characters as one word, divided by the minutes you typed.
How to use the Typing Speed Test
- Choose 30 seconds, 1, 2 or 3 minutes.
- Click in the box and start typing the text above it — the timer starts with your first key.
- Correct letters turn green, mistakes red. When time is up you see WPM, accuracy, characters per minute and errors.
Average typing speed
| Level | WPM |
|---|---|
| Beginner / hunt-and-peck | 10–25 |
| Average adult | 35–45 |
| Fast | 50–70 |
| Professional typist | 70–90 |
| Elite | 100+ |
Many office and data-entry jobs ask for 40–50 WPM with at least 90–95% accuracy.
How WPM is calculated
A “word” is any 5 characters, including spaces. Net WPM counts only correct characters: correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes. Raw WPM counts everything you typed. Accuracy is correct characters ÷ typed characters.
How to type faster
- Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF – JKL;) and use all ten fingers.
- Look at the screen, not the keyboard.
- Aim for accuracy first; speed follows.
- Practise 10–15 minutes a day rather than one long session.
- Sit up straight with relaxed wrists, slightly above the keys.
Related tools: CPS Test, Word Counter and Online Timer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed?
Around 40 WPM is average; 50–60 WPM is good; 70 WPM or more is excellent.
How is typing speed measured?
In words per minute, where one word = 5 characters. Only correct characters count for net WPM.
Can I paste the text?
No. Pasting is blocked so that the test measures real typing.
Does it work on phones?
Yes, although phone keyboards are slower. For a fair result use a physical keyboard.
Is my best score saved?
Yes, for each test length, in this browser only.
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