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Typing speed test

Check your words per minute.

Time left
60
Words per minute
0
Accuracy
100%
Mistakes
0

WPM counts 5 correct characters as one word. Typists average about 40 WPM; most office jobs ask for 30 to 40.

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How to test your typing speed

  1. Choose 30 seconds, 1 minute or 2 minutes.
  2. Click in the box and start typing the text shown. The clock starts with your first key.
  3. Your words per minute and accuracy show when time is up.

How is WPM counted?

Every 5 correct characters, including spaces, count as one word. Mistakes do not count towards speed.

What is a good speed?

About 40 WPM is average. Many office and data-entry jobs ask for 30 to 40 WPM, and fast typists reach 70 or more. Accuracy matters most: practise slowly without mistakes and speed follows.