Typing speed test
Typing speed test — find your real WPM
Choose a length, start typing, and get words per minute, accuracy and your personal best. Switch word packs or take today's daily challenge to keep your streak.
Time left
30s
WPM
0
Accuracy
100%
Characters
0
Combo
0
5 clean = streak
Click the text above and start typing — the timer begins on your first keystroke.
How to score higher on a typing test
- Sit square to the keyboard with wrists floating, not resting on the desk.
- Read one or two words ahead of where your fingers are — your hands follow your eyes.
- Do not fix every typo. Repeated backspacing costs more time than the error itself.
- Warm up with a 15 second run before your scoring attempt; cold hands underperform by 5-10 WPM.
- Test at the same time of day to compare results honestly.
Prefer a fixed length? Take the 1 minute typing test or the 5 minute typing test, then compare your result against the average typing speed chart.
Words per minute follows the standard words per minute definition (five characters = one word). Office and admin roles often list WPM expectations in the BLS office occupations outlook.
Frequently asked questions
How is WPM calculated?
Every five correctly typed characters count as one word, divided by elapsed minutes. That is the standard formula used by most typing tests, so results are comparable.
Which test length should I pick?
One minute is the standard benchmark. Fifteen seconds shows your burst speed, while two minutes reveals stamina and where accuracy starts slipping.
What is the average typing speed?
Most adults type 35-45 WPM. Regular keyboard workers land around 60-70 WPM, and professional typists exceed 90 WPM with high accuracy.
Keep the streak going
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No sign-up, instant WPM and accuracy.
1 Minute Typing Test
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Average Typing Speed
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