Typing Test — Check Your Typing Speed (WPM)
Free online typing test — find out how fast you type. Start typing and the timer begins automatically. Measures WPM, accuracy, correct characters, and errors in real time.
What Is a Good Typing Speed?
Average typing speed for adults is 40 WPM. Professional typists typically achieve 65-75 WPM. Touch typists (using all fingers without looking at the keyboard) average 50-80 WPM. Data entry professionals are usually required to type at least 45-60 WPM with high accuracy. Above 80 WPM is considered fast, and above 100 WPM is exceptional.
How Is WPM Calculated?
WPM (Words Per Minute) = (correct characters typed / 5) / minutes elapsed. The division by 5 is because the standard definition of a "word" in typing tests is 5 characters — this normalises for the fact that some words are longer than others. Accuracy = (correct characters / total characters typed) × 100.
How to Improve Your Typing Speed
Focus on accuracy first, then speed. Practice touch typing — keeping all fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;) without looking at the keyboard. Take short, regular practice sessions rather than long infrequent ones. The biggest gains come in the first few weeks of consistent practice. Most people can reach 60 WPM within 2-3 months of daily 15-minute practice.