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Typing Speed Test (WPM)

Measure your net words per minute, raw WPM, CPM, and keystroke accuracy in real time with 15s, 30s, 60s, or 2-minute tests on words, quotes, punctuation, and code.

1Test ControlsHotkey: [Esc] Restart
2Practice Text Type
🎯 Accuracy Training ModePB (60s): 0 WPM
Official Result Formats (1-Click Copy):
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Accuracy:100.0% (0 keystroke errors)
Résumé Line:Typing speed: 0 WPM at 100% accuracy
Ready — Start Typing to BeginCommon Words • 60s
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Accuracy
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👆 Click the text & start typing — timer starts on first key
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🏅 Speed Rating—
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📈 Live WPM Timeline (Per Second)

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Typing Speed Benchmarks

Average Typing Speed by Skill Level & Job Requirement

Compare your net WPM against typical typists, keyboard layouts, and employer typing test thresholds.

Beginner< 25 WPM
Average Adult40 WPM
Fluent60 WPM
Professional80+ WPM
Elite100+ WPM
World Record~216 WPM
Hunt & Peck20–30
Touch Typist50–70
Data Entry50+ WPM
Admin Asst45–60
Transcriber65+ WPM
Legal Sec.70+ WPM
Programmer Avg50–70
Customer Chat40–50
Govt Clerk35–40
Court Steno225 WPM
1 Word5 chars
Target Acc.≥ 95%
Mobile Thumb~36 WPM
Handwriting13–20
Speaking~150 WPM
Reading~238 WPM
Key Presses5 / word
Practice Goal+5 / month
1-Click Practice Drills

Popular Typing Test Presets

Click any drill below to load its duration and text type:

⚡ 15-Second Speed Burst
Common words • max sprint speed
📝 1-Minute Standard WPM Test
Common words • employer-style benchmark
✍️ 1-Minute Punctuation Challenge
Capitals, commas & full stops
💬 2-Minute Quotes Endurance
Real sentences • accuracy & rhythm
💻 1-Minute Developer Code Test
JS, SQL & Git syntax symbols
WPM Calculation Methodology

How Net WPM, Raw WPM & Typing Accuracy Are Calculated

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The Standard 5-Character Word

Typing tests count every 5 keystrokes (including spaces) as one word. This keeps results comparable whether you type short words like “the” or long words like “development”.

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Net WPM vs. Raw WPM

Raw WPM = all typed characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes. Net WPM counts only correctly typed characters, so uncorrected mistakes lower your score—the figure employers use.

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Keystroke Accuracy

Accuracy = (total keystrokes − wrong keystrokes) ÷ total keystrokes. Fixing an error with Backspace restores net WPM, but the original mistake still counts against accuracy. Aim for 95%+.

Frequently Asked Questions — Typing Speed Test

What is a good typing speed in WPM?

The average adult types about 40 WPM. 60 WPM is considered fluent and above average, 80+ WPM is professional level, and 100+ WPM places you among the fastest typists. Most office jobs ask for 40–60 WPM at 95% accuracy or higher.

How is WPM calculated in this typing test?

Net WPM = (correctly typed characters ÷ 5) ÷ elapsed minutes. Raw WPM uses all typed characters including mistakes. The timer starts on your first keystroke and stops when time runs out or you finish the passage.

Which test duration should I choose?

Use 60 seconds for a standard benchmark comparable to job typing tests. 15–30 second tests measure burst speed, while 2-minute tests better reflect sustained endurance and consistency.

How can I increase my typing speed?

Learn touch typing on the home row (ASDF JKL;), keep your eyes on the screen, prioritise accuracy over speed, and practise 10–15 minutes daily. Most learners gain 5–10 WPM per month with consistent practice.