Typing Speed Test_
Speed over time per second
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How this typing speed test works
Pick a length, start typing and the clock starts on your first key. When time is up you get your words per minute (WPM), accuracy, raw speed, consistency, a second-by-second speed chart and a keyboard map of the keys you missed. Nothing to install and no account: your results are stored only in your own browser.
- Timed tests of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1, 2, 3 or 5 minutes — or any length you like.
- Word-count tests of 10, 25, 50 or 100 words, finished as soon as the last word is right.
- Six kinds of text: common words (optionally with punctuation, numbers or hard words), real paragraphs, programming code, numbers for data entry, a weak-key drill built from your own mistakes, and your own custom text.
- Stop on error and blind mode for stricter practice, plus an on-screen finger guide for learners.
- A downloadable typing certificate and a progress chart that shows how your speed develops over weeks.
What is a good typing speed?
Most adults type at about 40 WPM. Anything above 50 WPM is comfortably good, 70 WPM is fast, and above 100 WPM you are in the top few percent. Accuracy matters as much as speed: a result is only worth something if it is at least 95% accurate.
| Level | Speed | Who types like this |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | under 25 WPM | Hunt-and-peck typists who look at the keys |
| Developing | 25–40 WPM | Casual computer users, students learning to touch type |
| Average | around 40 WPM | A typical adult who types every day |
| Good | 50–70 WPM | Confident touch typists, most office workers |
| Fast | 70–90 WPM | Experienced typists, many programmers and writers |
| Professional | 90–120 WPM | Transcriptionists, copy typists, competitive hobbyists |
| Exceptional | 120+ WPM | The top fraction of a percent of typists |
Your result card also shows an estimate of how many adults you out-type. It is based on a typical adult average of about 40 WPM, so treat it as a rough guide rather than a precise ranking.
How WPM, accuracy and consistency are calculated
Typing speed uses a standard “word” of five characters, spaces included, so long and short words count fairly.
Raw WPM = every character you typed ÷ 5 ÷ minutes
Accuracy = correct keystrokes ÷ all keystrokes × 100
That makes the headline WPM a net speed: mistyped words do not count, even if you fix them later — only the corrected result does. Raw WPM shows how fast your fingers moved regardless of errors; a big gap between raw and net WPM means accuracy is holding you back. Accuracy counts every keystroke, including the ones you later deleted, so it reflects how cleanly you type rather than how well you fix mistakes. Consistency measures how steady your speed was from second to second: 80% or more means an even rhythm.
Which test length should you take?
| Test | Best for |
|---|---|
| 30-second test | A quick check or warm-up. Short tests flatter your speed because you never get tired. |
| 1-minute test | The standard. Most “what is my WPM” results online are one-minute scores. |
| 2-minute test | A fairer average than one minute, still short enough to repeat a few times. |
| 3-minute test | The length many schools and employers use for timed writing checks. |
| 5-minute test | Stamina and job-style assessments on real paragraphs. |
For a result you can trust, take the same test three times and use your average, not your best run.
How to type faster: a four-week plan
Week 1 — home row and accuracy
Rest your fingers on A S D F and J K L ; (on AZERTY: Q S D F and J K L M). Feel the bumps on F and J. Type slowly without looking at the keyboard and switch on the finger guide in settings. Aim for 97% accuracy, ignore speed.
Week 2 — common words
Do five one-minute tests a day on common words. The 200 most common English words make up roughly half of everyday text, so once your fingers know them your speed jumps.
Week 3 — fix your weak keys
After every test the keyboard map shows which letters you miss. The 🎯 Weak keys mode builds a drill from exactly those letters, using everything you have typed on this site. Ten minutes a day on it is the fastest way to remove a bottleneck.
Week 4 — real text and stamina
Move to paragraphs with punctuation and to 3- and 5-minute tests. Real writing has capitals, commas and longer words, and keeping your speed for five minutes is a different skill from a 30-second sprint.
- Sit with your elbows at about 90°, wrists floating and the screen at eye level.
- Stop at the first error rather than racing ahead — then carry on calmly.
- Short daily sessions beat one long weekly session.
Typing speed for jobs
Job ads that mention typing speed usually ask for roughly 35–50 WPM for general office and customer-service roles, 50–65 WPM for administrative and secretarial work, and 60 WPM or more for transcription and data-heavy roles — almost always with high accuracy. Employers typically test with a 3- or 5-minute paragraph test, so practise with the 5-minute typing test before an assessment. The certificate you can download here is self-administered, so present it as practice evidence rather than an official qualification.
QWERTY, AZERTY and other keyboard layouts
The test works with any layout your computer uses, because it compares the characters you type, not the physical keys. Choose your layout in Settings so the finger guide and the mistake heatmap match your keyboard. In Belgium and France most keyboards are AZERTY, in Germany and Switzerland QWERTZ; Dvorak and Colemak are alternative layouts designed to reduce finger travel.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Typing Speed Test
What is a good typing speed?
Around 40 WPM is average for adults, 50 to 70 WPM is good, 70 to 90 WPM is fast and more than 100 WPM is exceptional. Accuracy counts too: aim for at least 95%.
What is the average typing speed?
The average adult types about 40 words per minute. People who type all day at work usually reach 50 to 60 WPM, and professional typists 70 WPM or more.
How is typing speed calculated?
One word is five characters, spaces included. This test divides the characters in correctly typed words by five and then by the minutes the test took. Raw WPM uses every character you typed, including mistakes.
What is the difference between WPM and raw WPM?
WPM only counts words you typed correctly, so it is your real, usable speed. Raw WPM counts every keystroke. If your raw WPM is much higher than your WPM, slowing down slightly to make fewer mistakes will raise your score.
How long should a typing test be?
One minute is the standard for a quick score. For a fairer picture take a 3- or 5-minute test: short tests tend to give a slightly higher result because you do not get tired or lose focus.
Can I get a typing test certificate?
Yes. After any test, type your name and press Certificate to download a PNG with your WPM, accuracy, test length, date and a result ID. It is free, but it is self-administered, so it is best used as proof of practice rather than an official qualification.
What does consistency mean?
Consistency shows how steady your speed was during the test. It compares your speed in each second with your average: 80% or higher means an even rhythm, below 60% means you type in bursts and pauses.
How do I practise my weak keys?
After each test the keyboard map highlights the keys you missed. Choose the Weak keys text mode and the test is built from words that contain the letters you miss or hesitate on most, based on all your tests in this browser.
Does the typing test work on a phone or tablet?
Yes, it works with on-screen keyboards, but autocorrect and word prediction change how you type, so scores are not comparable with a physical keyboard. For a real WPM result use a computer keyboard.
Are my results saved or uploaded?
Your results, personal bests and key statistics are stored only in your browser's local storage on this device. Nothing is uploaded and there is no account. You can clear them at any time under Your progress.
How can I increase my typing speed quickly?
Learn to touch type on the home row, practise accuracy before speed, repeat short tests daily and drill the keys you miss most. Most people gain 10 to 20 WPM within a few weeks of regular practice.