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A Free Typing Speed Test That Measures WPM, Accuracy, and CPM
A typing speed test is a timed exercise that measures how many words you type per minute and how many of your keystrokes are correct. You type a passage on your keyboard, the timer starts on your first keystroke, and the test compares every character you type with the original text. At the end, you get your speed in words per minute (WPM), your speed in characters per minute (CPM), and your typing accuracy as a percentage.
This free typing speed test gives you 4 main benefits: an honest baseline of your current speed, a clear accuracy score, a list of your slowest and most-missed keys, and a saved history of every result so you see your progress over time. Students use it to practise for keyboarding classes. Job seekers use it to prepare for employment screenings. Writers, programmers, office staff, and live chat agents use it to type faster and spend less time on routine messages.
Every test on this site has 5 parts: a text passage, a timer, live stats, a results page, and a shareable certificate. You pick the time limit and the text type, and the rest runs automatically. Nothing is uploaded, no account is needed, and every test is free.
33 Text passages across 4 modes
19 Dedicated typing tests
5s Idle time before auto-pause
0 Sign-ups or uploads
Text passage
Common words, quotes, code, numbers, or your own text. A new passage loads for every test.
Timer
Choose 15 seconds to 10 minutes, or no limit. The clock starts on your first key and pauses after 5 idle seconds.
Live stats
WPM, accuracy, errors, and your correct-key streak update with every keystroke.
Results page
Net and raw WPM, CPM, consistency, a speed graph, and your fastest and slowest keys.
Certificate
A print-ready typing certificate with a verification ID and a link you can share.
How it works
How to Take the Typing Speed Test
To take the typing speed test, choose a time limit, pick a text type, and start typing the passage on screen. The whole test takes 4 steps and less than 2 minutes for a one-minute score.
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Choose a time limit
Pick 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1, 2, 5, or 10 minutes, or ∞ for no time limit. One minute is the standard choice for a quick WPM score.
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Pick your text
Choose common words, quotes, code, numbers, zen mode, or custom text. Open the passage menu to select a topic, or press shuffle for a random one.
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Start typing
Press Start for a 3-2-1 countdown, or press any key to begin. The clock starts on your first keystroke and pauses after 5 seconds without typing.
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Review your results
See your net WPM, raw WPM, accuracy, CPM, consistency, speed graph, and key insights. Download a certificate or share your score with a link.
Correct characters turn green, mistakes turn red, and an orange caret shows your position. Press Tab then Enter to restart at any moment, or Esc to reset the current test.
Test lengths
Standard Timed Typing Tests
Standard timed typing tests run for a fixed number of seconds or minutes and score what you type in that window. There are 8 standard time limits on this site: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 20 minutes. Short tests measure burst speed. Long tests measure stamina and consistency, since fatigue and small mistakes add up over several minutes.
The one-minute typing test is the most popular format for a quick score. The five-minute typing test is the most common format in employment screenings, since five minutes is long enough to show a steady, realistic speed. Pick a word-count test of 100, 500, or 1,000 words when you want to finish a set amount of text instead of racing a clock.
| Test length | Best for | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| 30 seconds | Warm-ups and sprints | Your top burst speed with little fatigue |
| 1 minute | A quick, reliable score | A standard WPM you can compare with friends |
| 2–3 minutes | School and practice tests | Speed plus early accuracy drift |
| 5 minutes | Job applications | The sustained speed employers trust |
| 10–20 minutes | Transcription and stamina | Consistency across a long session |
| No limit | Relaxed practice | Your natural pace with zero time pressure |
The basics
What Is a Words Per Minute (WPM) Typing Test?
A words per minute (WPM) typing test measures how many standard words you type in one minute. A standard word equals 5 characters, spaces and punctuation included. The word “keyboard” counts as 1.6 words, and the word “cat” plus a space counts as 0.8 words. This fixed word length keeps scores fair: a test full of long words and a test full of short words produce comparable results.
WPM is the universal standard for comparing typing performance. Schools use WPM for keyboarding grades, employers use WPM in employment screenings, and players use WPM in typing races. A 50 WPM typist produces about 250 characters per minute (CPM).
Accuracy matters as much as speed. Every error costs time to notice and fix, so a steady typist at 98% accuracy often beats a faster typist who backspaces all the time. This typing speed test shows both numbers side by side and scores your net WPM from correctly typed characters only.
Standard words
typin word 1 g␣spe word 2 ed␣is word 3 ␣meas word 4 ured␣ word 5 in␣wo word 6 rds word 7
33 characters ÷ 5 = 6.6 words
Every 5 characters, spaces included, count as one standard word.
The formula
How Words Per Minute Is Calculated
To calculate words per minute, divide the number of characters you typed by 5, then divide the result by the minutes elapsed. Type 300 characters in 1 minute and your gross WPM is 60. There are 4 formulas behind every typing speed test:
Gross WPM
(All typed characters ÷ 5) ÷ Minutes
Counts every keystroke, errors included.
Net WPM
Gross WPM − (Uncorrected errors ÷ Minutes)
Your real, usable typing speed.
CPM
Correct characters ÷ Minutes
Equal to net WPM × 5.
Accuracy
(Correct keystrokes ÷ Total keystrokes) × 100
Shown as a percentage.
Here is a worked example. You type 1,250 characters in a five-minute typing test and leave 10 errors uncorrected. Your gross WPM is 1,250 ÷ 5 ÷ 5 = 50 WPM. Your net WPM is 50 − (10 ÷ 5) = 48 WPM. Different sites use slightly different formulas, which is why the same person scores a few points higher or lower on different tests.
Gross words a minute (GWAM) is another name for gross WPM, and schools often use GWAM on paper typing tests. This test reports net WPM, raw WPM, CPM, accuracy, and consistency, so you always see how much speed you lose to mistakes. Try the calculator to check any score.
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Your results
Typing Metrics Explained: WPM, CPM, KPH, and Accuracy
A full typing test result has 6 metrics. Each metric answers a different question about your typing skills.
WPM · Words per minute
Correct characters divided by 5, per minute. The main speed score on every typing test.
Raw WPM · Every keystroke
Counts all keystrokes, errors included. The gap between raw and net WPM shows the speed you lose to mistakes.
CPM · Characters per minute
Equal to WPM × 5. Common in Europe and in some job listings. 40 WPM equals 200 CPM.
KPH · Keystrokes per hour
The standard unit for 10-key and data entry jobs. 60 WPM equals about 18,000 KPH.
Accuracy · Correct keystrokes
Correct keystrokes as a percentage of all keystrokes. Aim for 95% or higher.
Consistency · Steadiness of pace
How steady your speed stays from second to second. A high score means fewer stalls and hesitations.
Your score
How to Read Your Typing Test Results
Your typing test results page shows 9 pieces of information. Each one points to a different part of your typing skills:
Start with accuracy. Improve accuracy first when accuracy sits below 95%, then chase speed. Look at the speed graph next: a line that drops toward the end shows fatigue, and dips in the middle show hard words or weak keys.
Net WPM
Your headline score from correct characters only.
Level badge
Beginner, Average, Above average, Fast, or Professional.
Percentile
The share of typists you type faster than.
Accuracy
Correct keystrokes as a percentage of all keystrokes.
Raw WPM
Every keystroke; compare it with net WPM to see lost speed.
Characters
Correct and incorrect characters in the final text.
Consistency
How steady your pace stayed from second to second.
Speed graph
WPM and raw speed over time, with error markers.
Key insights
Your fastest keys, slowest keys, and most-missed keys.
Benchmarks
What Is a Good WPM?
A good WPM is 60 words per minute or higher. The average adult types about 40 WPM, 80 WPM is fast enough for most typing-heavy jobs, and 100 WPM or more puts you among professional typists. A 2018 study from Aalto University analysed 136 million keystrokes from 168,000 volunteers and measured an average speed of 52 WPM among people who took an online typing test.
Your target depends on your goal. Students do well at 30–40 WPM. Office jobs expect 40–60 WPM. Data entry and transcription roles ask for 50–80 WPM. Dispatch positions and other time-sensitive roles ask for 80–95 WPM. Drag the slider to see where any score sits.
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60 WPM
Above average
Faster than 82% of typists
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- 0–30 WPM
Beginner
Hunt-and-peck typing. Eyes on the keyboard, 1–4 fingers in use.
- 31–50 WPM
Average
The speed of most adults who type every day without formal training.
- 51–70 WPM
Above average
Comfortable touch typing. Meets the requirement of most office jobs.
- 71–90 WPM
Fast
Fast enough for transcription, data entry, and support roles.
- 91–120 WPM
Professional
Professional typist territory. Fewer than 5% of people type this fast.
- 120+ WPM
Elite
Competition speed, built through years of daily practice.
Averages
Average Typing Speed by Group
The average typing speed is about 40 WPM for adults who type every day without formal training. Speed varies with training, age, and job. The figures below are typical ranges, not strict rules.
Practice plays a bigger role than age. A teenager who games and chats online often types 60 WPM, while an adult who learned to type on a phone screen types 25 WPM on a physical keyboard. Most people who start touch typing training move from the average band to the above-average band within 2–3 months.
Typical words per minute
36 WPM
Average phone typing speed (2019 study)
52 WPM
Average online keyboard speed (2018 study)
Devices
Typing Speed on a Phone vs a Keyboard
The average typing speed on a phone is about 36 WPM, according to a 2019 Aalto University study of 37,000 volunteers. The same study found that two-thumb typists typed faster than one-finger typists, and autocorrect raised speed while word prediction lowered it.
Keyboard typing is faster for most adults, since ten fingers cover more keys than two thumbs. Compare phone scores only with other phone scores. Take the typing speed test on a physical keyboard when you need a result for school, work, or a job application.
Careers
Typing Speed Requirements for Jobs
Most office jobs ask for 40–60 WPM with at least 90% accuracy. Employers test candidates with a timed typing test, usually 3 or 5 minutes long, and many ask for a typing certificate or a screenshot of the result. These are the typical requirements for 6 common roles:
| Role | Typical speed | Accuracy | What you type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative assistant | 45–60 WPM | 95%+ | Emails, documents, and schedules |
| Customer support agent | 40–60 WPM | 95%+ | Live chat and email replies |
| Data entry clerk | 50–80 WPM or 8,000–12,000 KPH | 98%+ | Forms, records, and 10-key input |
| Medical or legal transcriptionist | 65–80 WPM | 98%+ | Audio transcripts with special terms |
| Dispatcher | 80–95 WPM | 98%+ | Time-sensitive call notes |
| Court reporter | 225 WPM | 95%+ | Testimony, typed on a stenotype machine |
Save your result with the certificate button after any test. The certificate shows your WPM, accuracy, test length, date, and a verification ID you can add to a job application or a CV.
Time saved
Why Typing Speed Matters
Typing speed matters since every minute spent typing is a minute taken from other work. A person who types 2,000 words a day needs 50 minutes at 40 WPM and 33 minutes at 60 WPM. That difference of 17 minutes a day adds up to about 69 hours a year across 250 working days.
Faster typing helps in 4 main areas: school assignments, office work, customer support, and personal messages. Faster typists write longer answers in timed exams, reply to email sooner, and keep up with live conversations. Use the calculator below to see how many hours a higher WPM saves you.
Typing time calculator
17 minSaved per day
69 hSaved per year (250 days)
Technique
Touch Typing vs Hunt-and-Peck Typing
Touch typing is typing with all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard, and it is 2–3 times faster than hunt-and-peck typing for most people. Hunt-and-peck typists search for each key with their eyes and press it with 1–4 fingers. Touch typists rely on muscle memory: each finger owns a set of keys, and the hands return to the home row after every reach.
Hunt-and-peck typists usually plateau at 25–40 WPM, since every key costs a glance down and a glance back up. Touch typists regularly reach 60–80 WPM, and the fastest touch typists pass 120 WPM. A 10-finger typing speed test is the quickest way to see which group you belong to today.
| Hunt-and-peck | Touch typing | |
|---|---|---|
| Fingers used | 1–4 fingers | All 10 fingers |
| Eyes | On the keyboard | On the screen |
| Typical speed | 25–40 WPM | 60–80+ WPM |
| Accuracy | Drops as speed rises | Stays high at speed |
| Fatigue | Neck strain from looking down | Relaxed, steady posture |
| Time to learn | None | 4–8 weeks of daily practice |
Get faster
How to Improve Your WPM
To improve your WPM, learn touch typing, practise accuracy before speed, and train for 15–20 minutes every day. There are 7 proven steps:
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Place your fingers on the home row
Rest your left fingers on A, S, D, F and your right fingers on J, K, L, and the semicolon. The small bumps on the F and J keys let you find this position without looking down.
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Assign every key to one finger
Each finger covers one diagonal column of keys. The ten-finger typing layout stops your hands from jumping around and builds muscle memory.
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Keep your eyes on the screen
Looking at the keys breaks your rhythm. Cover your hands with a light cloth for a week if the habit is strong.
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Type accurately before typing fast
Hold 95% accuracy or higher. Typing 40 WPM at 99% accuracy is more useful than typing 50 WPM at 85% accuracy.
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Practise 15–20 minutes every day
Short daily sessions beat one long weekly session. Muscle memory forms through repetition, not intensity.
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Train your weak keys
Common weak spots are Q, X, Z, P, and the number row. The results page lists your slowest and most-missed keys after every test.
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Test your speed 2–3 times a week
Take the same test length each time so your scores are comparable. Most people see measurable progress every 2–4 weeks.
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Ten-finger typing layout: each colour is one finger. Home row keys are outlined.
Most learners reach 50–60 WPM after 2–3 months of steady practice and 70–80 WPM after 6–12 months. Speeds above 100 WPM take years of daily typing. Hover over the keyboard to see which finger presses each key.
Practice plan
A 4-Week Typing Practice Plan
This 4-week plan takes 15–20 minutes a day and works for beginners and intermediate typists. Take a one-minute typing test before you start, and write the score down.
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Week 1
Home row and posture
Type slowly with all ten fingers. Take the 1-minute test once a day.
95% accuracy at any speed
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Week 2
Top and bottom rows
Practise common words for 10 minutes, then take a 2-minute test.
97% accuracy
3
Week 3
Rhythm and punctuation
Switch on punctuation and numbers in Settings and type paragraphs for 15 minutes.
Consistency above 80%
4
Week 4
Speed and stamina
Take a five-minute typing test every other day and a 30-second sprint on the other days.
+5 to +10 WPM over week 1
Who it's for
Test Your Typing Skills
There are 6 groups who test their typing skills most often. Each group has a matching test on this site, so you practise the text you type in real life.
Students
Prepare for keyboarding classes and school typing exams with 1- and 3-minute tests.
3-minute testJob seekers
Practise the five-minute format employers use and download a certificate with your score.
5-minute testData entry and admin
Type invoice numbers, names, dates, and amounts, or drill the numeric keypad.
Data entry testProgrammers
Type real code with brackets, quotes, and operators in 8 languages.
Coding testWriters and bloggers
Type full paragraphs with capitals and punctuation for realistic writing speed.
Paragraph testKids and parents
Short, easy words and a clock that pauses whenever a child stops to think.
Kids testCustomer support
How to Type Faster? Typing Speed Test for Customer Support
Customer support agents need 40–60 WPM with 95% accuracy or higher. Live chat agents often handle 2–4 chats at the same time, so typing speed decides how long each customer waits for a reply. Faster replies raise customer satisfaction scores and let one agent resolve more conversations per shift.
A typical support reply is 40 words long. An agent at 40 WPM needs 60 seconds to type that reply. An agent at 80 WPM needs 30 seconds. Over 100 replies a day, the faster agent saves 50 minutes, which is almost an hour of extra time for every shift. Press play to watch both agents type the same reply.
Same reply, two speeds
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B Agent B · 80 WPM
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5 typing tips for support teams
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Hire with a five-minute test
Five minutes shows sustained speed, not a lucky sprint.
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Test with real sentences
Use the paragraph test so punctuation and capitals count.
3
Track accuracy, not only speed
A typo in a customer reply costs more than a slow reply.
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Keep saved replies for common questions
Canned answers cover repeat questions; typing speed covers the rest.
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Retest every month
Monthly scores show which agents need typing practice.
Healthy typing
Typing Ergonomics and Healthy Habits
Good ergonomics keeps typing fast and pain-free over long sessions. There are 6 habits that protect your hands, wrists, and back:
Sit with feet flat and elbows at 90°
Adjust your chair so your forearms sit level with the keyboard.
Keep wrists straight and floating
Rest the heel of your palm lightly between sentences, not while typing.
Place the screen at eye level
Keep the monitor 50–70 cm (20–28 in) away so you read without leaning.
Use a light touch
Press keys just hard enough to register. Hammering the keys tires your fingers.
Take a 5-minute break every 30 minutes
Stand up, stretch your fingers, and look at something far away.
Stop if your hands hurt
Pain, tingling, or numbness is a signal to rest and see a doctor.
Ergonomic typing layouts, such as split keyboards and the Dvorak keyboard, reduce finger travel for some typists. Switching layouts takes weeks of practice, so most people get faster results from touch typing on the QWERTY keyboard they already own.
History
The QWERTY Keyboard and the Dvorak Keyboard
The QWERTY keyboard was invented by Christopher Latham Sholes, who patented his typewriter in 1868. Sholes arranged the keys so that common letter pairs sat apart, which reduced jams when neighbouring typebars struck at the same time. The layout takes its name from the first 6 letters on the top row: Q, W, E, R, T, and Y.
The Dvorak keyboard was patented in 1936 by August Dvorak and William Dealey. The Dvorak layout places the most common English letters on the home row, so fingers travel less. The QWERTY keyboard stayed the standard, since millions of typists and machines already used it. Today, QWERTY is the default layout on almost every English-language computer and phone.
- 1868
The typewriter patent
Christopher Latham Sholes patents the typewriter that leads to the QWERTY layout.
- 1874
QWERTY goes on sale
The Sholes and Glidden typewriter, built by E. Remington and Sons, reaches the market with a QWERTY keyboard.
- 1888
Touch typing wins
Frank McGurrin wins a public typing contest in Cincinnati using all ten fingers without looking at the keys.
- 1936
The Dvorak keyboard
August Dvorak and William Dealey patent a layout built for less finger movement.
- 1981
The personal computer
The IBM PC launches with a QWERTY keyboard, and the layout becomes the computer standard.
- Today
Screens and keyboards
Phones, tablets, and laptops keep the QWERTY layout, and typing speed tests measure skills online.
Keep going
Take The Next Step
A typing speed test shows where you stand. These 3 exercises move your score up.
Train Typing Skills
Type real paragraphs with capitals and punctuation. Choose classic literature, proverbs, science facts, or calm mindfulness lines, and build accuracy with every session.
Start trainingTyping Challenge
Type exactly 500 words and see how long it takes. The clock counts up, pauses when you stop, and stops on the last word. Share your time and challenge a friend.
Take the challengeType 1-100
Type every number from 1 to 100 with a space between each. A fast, fun drill for the number row that most typists neglect.
Type 1 to 100Updates
What's New!
New
Create and Explore Custom Typing Tests
Paste any text into Custom mode and type your own material: meeting notes, a school essay, or a script. Choose from 33 curated passages across common words, quotes, code, and numbers, or press shuffle for a random pick. The no-limit option lets you type at your own pace and finish when you are ready.
- Custom text mode
- 33 curated passages
- No time limit option
- Auto-pause after 5 idle seconds
New
Typing Speed Challenge
Every result now has a share link. Send your score to a friend, and the link opens a “Beat this score” card with the same test settings. Download a certificate with a verification ID, and track your personal best for every mode and time limit.
- Share links with your score
- “Beat this score” challenges
- Verified certificates
- Personal best tracking
Ready to Start Typing Faster?
Take a free typing speed test now to measure your words per minute, accuracy, and CPM. Your first result is your baseline; every test after that shows how far your typing skills have come.
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See how students, developers, writers and professionals use The Typing Speed Test to build speed and accuracy.
The code typing mode is brilliant for building muscle memory. My everyday coding speed and accuracy both improved noticeably.
David
Software developer
The 10-key and numbers drills sharpened my numeric typing for work. I finally broke past my old plateau and my error rate dropped.
Aisha
Data entry specialist
Clean, distraction-free, and no sign-up. I run a quick one-minute test each morning as a warm-up before I start writing.
Tom
Content writer
Faster, more accurate typing means I handle more chats per shift. The accuracy tracking showed me exactly which keys were slowing me down.
Lena
Customer support agent
The numbers and data-entry tests are perfect for my job. My keystrokes-per-hour climbed steadily over a month of short daily sessions.
Omar
Accountant
Being able to type without looking has changed how I work on deadline. The results breakdown helped me fix my weakest keys.
Sofia
Journalist
I used the timed tests to prep for a typing assessment and passed easily. Watching my WPM climb week over week was genuinely motivating.
James
College graduate
Quotes mode makes practice feel natural instead of boring word lists. My real typing speed went up and so did my confidence.
Priya
Virtual assistant
Accuracy matters more than raw speed in my work, and the error insights helped me clean up my typing. Highly recommend for practice.
Noah
Transcriptionist
Short, focused sessions that actually fit into a workday. My average WPM is up and I make far fewer typos in emails now.
Elena
Office administrator
I like that it runs entirely in the browser with nothing to install. The consistency graph after each test is a nice touch for tracking progress.
Daniel
Programmer
Great for building touch-typing habits. A few minutes a day and my speed and accuracy both improved more than I expected.
Yuki
Graduate researcher
The free certificate gave me something to show after I hit my goal. Practising here genuinely improved my typing on the job.
Carlos
Call-centre agent
No ads getting in the way, no account needed, just practice. My words-per-minute has steadily improved since I started using it.
Hannah
Freelance editor
I recommend it to my students because it is free and easy to use. The instant feedback helps them see their typing speed improve in real time.
Arjun
High-school teacher
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a typing test?
A typing test is a timed exercise that measures how quickly and accurately you type a sample of text. The test reports your speed in words per minute (WPM), your speed in characters per minute (CPM), and your accuracy as a percentage of correct keystrokes.
How is typing speed measured?
Typing speed is measured in words per minute, where every 5 characters, spaces included, count as 1 word. The test divides your correct characters by 5 and then by the minutes elapsed. Typing 250 correct characters in 1 minute gives a speed of 50 WPM.
What does WPM mean?
WPM means words per minute. WPM is the standard unit of typing speed and counts one word for every 5 characters typed, so scores stay comparable across tests with long and short words.
What is a good WPM score?
A good WPM score is 60 words per minute or higher. The average adult types about 40 WPM, 70–90 WPM is fast, and 100 WPM or more is professional-level typing speed.
How is typing accuracy calculated?
Typing accuracy is calculated by dividing correct keystrokes by total keystrokes and multiplying by 100. Typing 490 correct keystrokes out of 500 gives 98% accuracy. Corrected mistakes still count as errors, since the wrong key was pressed.
How long should a typing test be?
A typing test should be 1 minute long for a quick score and 5 minutes long for a reliable score. Employers use 3- and 5-minute tests, and 10-minute tests measure stamina for transcription work.
How can I improve my typing speed?
You can improve your typing speed by learning touch typing, practising 15–20 minutes a day, and keeping accuracy above 95%. Place your fingers on the home row using the bumps on the F and J keys, keep your eyes on the screen, and train your weakest keys.
Can I take a free typing test online?
Yes, you can take a free typing test online on this site with no sign-up. Every test, result, certificate, and share link is free, and your results stay in your browser.
What is the average typing speed?
The average typing speed is about 40 words per minute for adults. A 2018 Aalto University study of 168,000 volunteers measured an average of 52 WPM among people who took an online typing test.
Is 60 WPM a good typing speed?
Yes, 60 WPM is a good typing speed. A speed of 60 WPM is 50% faster than the average adult and meets the requirement of most office, admin, and customer support jobs.
Is 40 WPM good?
Yes, 40 WPM is an average and acceptable typing speed for daily computer use. Most office jobs ask for 40–60 WPM, so 40 WPM meets the minimum for many roles.
Is 70 WPM good?
Yes, 70 WPM is a fast typing speed. Typing at 70 WPM puts you above most adults and matches the speed of professional typists, who average 65–75 WPM.
What is CPM in typing?
CPM in typing means characters per minute. CPM counts every correct character, spaces included, typed in one minute, and equals WPM multiplied by 5. A speed of 300 CPM equals 60 WPM.
What is KPH in a 10-key typing test?
KPH in a 10-key typing test means keystrokes per hour. Data entry jobs often ask for 8,000–12,000 KPH on the numeric keypad. Typing 60 WPM equals about 18,000 keystrokes per hour.
What is GWAM in typing?
GWAM in typing means gross words a minute. GWAM counts every typed character divided by 5 per minute, errors included, and schools use GWAM on paper and computer keyboarding tests.
How do I get a typing certificate?
You get a typing certificate by finishing any test on this site and pressing the Certificate button. Enter your name, and the tool creates a print-ready certificate with your WPM, accuracy, date, and a verification ID.
Who invented the QWERTY keyboard?
Christopher Latham Sholes invented the QWERTY keyboard. Sholes patented his typewriter in 1868, and the QWERTY layout went on sale with the Sholes and Glidden typewriter in 1874.
Can I take a typing speed test on my phone?
Yes, you can take a typing speed test on your phone. The test works on touch keyboards, but phone scores run lower than keyboard scores, so compare phone results only with other phone results.
How are the words in the test chosen?
The words are chosen at random from curated passages. Common words mode uses 9 word lists, including the most frequent English words, and the quotes, code, and numbers modes use 24 more passages. A new passage loads for every test.
Does the test save my results?
Yes, the test saves your last 50 results in your browser. Your history, personal bests, and settings stay on your device and are never uploaded to a server.
What is the fastest typing speed ever recorded?
The fastest widely reported typing speed belongs to Barbara Blackburn, who reached a peak of 212 WPM on a Dvorak keyboard and held 150 WPM for 50 minutes. Modern competitive typists reach 200+ WPM in short bursts on QWERTY keyboards.
Does punctuation lower my WPM?
Yes, punctuation lowers WPM by 5–15% for most typists. Capitals, commas, and full stops need extra keys and the Shift key, so a paragraph test scores lower than a common words test for the same person.
Why does my typing speed change between tests?
Your typing speed changes between tests by 5–10 WPM with the text, the test length, your focus, and fatigue. Take 3 tests of the same length and use the average as your real speed.
What is a 10-finger typing test?
A 10-finger typing test is a typing speed test taken with touch typing, using all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard. The test itself is the same; the technique is what raises the score.
Is this typing speed test accurate?
Yes, this typing speed test is accurate. The test uses the standard 5-character word, counts only correct characters for net WPM, and excludes idle time from the clock, so your score reflects active typing time.