Typing Speed Test
Test your typing speed in words per minute. Type the passage as shown - mistakes are highlighted in red and have to be corrected before you can move on. Gives you WPM and accuracy at the end.
How to use
- Click inside the text box and start typing - the timer starts on your first keystroke.
- Type every letter exactly as shown, including spaces and punctuation. Mistakes are highlighted in red.
- You cannot skip ahead. Each character must match before you can continue.
- Finish the full passage to see your Words Per Minute (WPM) and accuracy score.
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The typing speed test gives you a passage to type and measures your words per minute (WPM) and accuracy when you are done. WPM is calculated as net words typed correctly per minute, so errors hurt your score. Multiple passage options let you test across different text styles.
Average typing speed for adults is around 40 WPM. Proficient typists typically hit 65 to 75 WPM. Professional touch typists often reach 100 to 120 WPM. Speed above 120 WPM is considered exceptional. Improving typing speed is a compound skill, meaning small gains in accuracy and home-row finger placement accumulate into large WPM improvements over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is WPM calculated?
WPM is calculated as the number of correctly typed words divided by the time taken in minutes. Errors reduce your net word count, so accuracy directly affects your score.
What is a good typing speed?
40 WPM is average for adults. 65-75 WPM is proficient. Above 100 WPM is considered fast. Professional typists average 80-120 WPM.
Should I focus on speed or accuracy first?
Accuracy first. Typing with high accuracy at a moderate speed is much easier to build on than fast typing with many errors that need correcting.
How can I improve my WPM?
Practice touch typing with all ten fingers using the home row (ASDF JKL;) as your base position. Avoid looking at the keyboard. Consistent daily practice of 15 to 20 minutes improves speed more reliably than occasional long sessions.