How is WPM calculated?

It counts five typed characters as one word and divides your correctly typed characters by the time elapsed, which is the standard words-per-minute method.

Does accuracy affect my speed score?

Yes. Only characters you type correctly count towards your words per minute, so rushing and making mistakes lowers your score.

What is a good typing speed?

Around 40 words per minute is average, 60 to 70 is fast, and professional typists often reach 80 or more with high accuracy.

Typing Tools

Typing Speed Test

Test your typing speed in words per minute with live accuracy and error tracking.

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About the Typing Speed Test

The Typing Speed Test measures how fast and accurately you type over one, two or five minutes. Start typing the sample passage and the tool tracks your words per minute, accuracy, remaining time and errors in real time.

Words per minute is calculated the standard way, counting five characters as one word and only crediting characters you typed correctly, so speed and accuracy both matter.

The highlighted key and finger guide help you maintain good technique, while recent results are saved privately in this browser so you can measure improvement.

Key features

Live words-per-minute and accuracy
One, two and five minute tests
On-screen key and finger guidance
Error analysis and local progress history

How to use

1Start typing the highlighted passage to begin the timer.
2Watch your WPM, accuracy and errors update as you type.
3Use Restart to retry the same text or New text for a fresh passage.

Examples

Complete a one-minute test

Input: Type the displayed passage for 60 seconds

Output: WPM, accuracy, errors and weak-key feedback

Only correctly typed characters contribute to the adjusted speed score.

Frequently asked questions

How is WPM calculated?: It counts five typed characters as one word and divides your correctly typed characters by the time elapsed, which is the standard words-per-minute method.
Does accuracy affect my speed score?: Yes. Only characters you type correctly count towards your words per minute, so rushing and making mistakes lowers your score.
What is a good typing speed?: Around 40 words per minute is average, 60 to 70 is fast, and professional typists often reach 80 or more with high accuracy.

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