Typing Speed Test
Test your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and accuracy.
Time left
60s
Words per minute
0
Accuracy
100%
WPM counts correctly typed characters divided by five (the standard word length) per minute. The average adult types about 40 WPM.
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How to use the Typing Speed Test
Test your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and accuracy.
- 1 Choose the test duration.
- 2 Start typing the text; the timer starts with your first key.
- 3 Read your WPM, accuracy, raw speed and errors, then try a new text.
Example and practical tips
Typing 250 correct characters in one minute is 50 WPM, faster than the average adult’s 40 WPM.
Frequently asked questions
How is WPM calculated?
Correctly typed characters are divided by five, the standard word length, per minute.
How can I type faster?
Practice touch typing with your fingers on the home row, focus on accuracy first, and look at the screen rather than the keys.
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