Typing speed test
Type the words you see and get your speed in words per minute and your accuracy. Choose a duration, then start typing.
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How the score is calculated
- A word counts as five characters, so speed does not depend on word length.
- Only correct characters count toward words per minute.
- Accuracy is the share of keystrokes that were correct.
Guide
How typing speed is measured
Typing speed is counted in words per minute. By convention one word is five characters, which keeps results comparable across texts of different word lengths. This test counts only correct characters, so mistakes lower your score, and it also shows accuracy as the share of correct keystrokes.
What is a good score
Most adults type around 40 words per minute. Around 60 to 80 is fast and comfortable for office work. Above 100 is competitive level. Accuracy matters as much as speed, because correcting errors costs more time than a steady, careful rhythm.
How to improve
Learn touch typing so your fingers find the keys without looking. Keep your wrists relaxed and your back straight, and focus on accuracy first. Speed follows once the movements become automatic. Practice for ten minutes a day rather than one long session a week.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed?
The average is around 40 words per minute. Regular typists reach 60 to 80, and competitive typists go beyond 100. Accuracy matters as much as speed.
How can I type faster?
Learn touch typing so you do not look at the keys, keep your hands relaxed and practice a few minutes every day. Slow down slightly to cut errors, because corrections cost more time than a steady pace.