How the typing test works
- Choose a duration (1 minute is standard) and whether you want common words or full sentences.
- Click the box and start typing — the timer starts with your first key.
- Press Space after each word. Correct words turn green, mistakes turn red, and the current word shows each letter as you type.
- When time runs out you’ll see your WPM, accuracy and how you compare.
How WPM is calculated
Typing speed is measured in words per minute, where one “word” is standardized as five characters including spaces. That way long and short words count fairly. Your net WPM (the big number) counts only correctly typed characters; raw speed counts everything you typed, mistakes included. Accuracy is correct characters divided by all characters typed.
What is a good typing speed?
| WPM | Level |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | Beginner / hunt-and-peck |
| 25–40 | Average adult |
| 40–60 | Good — common requirement for office jobs |
| 60–80 | Fast — ideal for data entry, writing and programming |
| 80+ | Excellent — professional typists and transcriptionists |
Many administrative and data-entry jobs ask for 40–60 WPM with at least 90–95% accuracy.
How to type faster
- Learn touch typing: rest your fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;) and use all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
- Accuracy first. Slow down until you make almost no mistakes; speed builds automatically.
- Practice 10–15 minutes a day — short daily sessions beat long weekly ones.
- Good posture: wrists straight, elbows at 90°, screen at eye level.
Your best score is remembered in this browser so you can track progress.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average typing speed?
Most adults type around 35–40 words per minute. 60+ WPM is considered fast.
How is WPM calculated?
Correctly typed characters divided by five, divided by the test time in minutes.
Does accuracy matter?
Yes. Employers usually look for at least 90–95% accuracy along with your speed.
Can I take the test on a phone?
Yes, though speeds on touch keyboards are usually lower than on a physical keyboard.