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Typing Speed Test

Measure your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy with a 30, 60 or 120-second test. Live highlighting shows mistakes as you type.

60Seconds left
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100%Accuracy
–Your best WPM

Click the text and start typing — the timer starts with your first key.

How WPM is calculated

One "word" is counted as 5 characters, including spaces. Net WPM = correctly typed characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes. Accuracy = correct keystrokes ÷ total keystrokes.

What is a good typing speed?

  • Average: about 40 WPM
  • Good / professional: 60–80 WPM
  • Fast: 100+ WPM

Practise a few minutes a day with correct finger placement on the home row (ASDF JKL;) — accuracy first, speed follows.

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