Typing Test
Want to check your typing speed? Find out quickly! Take a free 1-minute typing test and see your words-per-minute (WPM) score.
Most Popular Questions About Typing
A WPM (Words Per Minute) typing test measures how fast you can type. The faster you type, the higher your WPM score.
WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated by dividing the number of correct characters (excluding spaces) by 5, then dividing by the time in minutes.
For example, if a user types 300 characters in 1 minute, WPM would be:
For 400 characters in 4 minutes, WPM is
Regular practice with proper 10-finger or touch typing can significantly improve your speed over time.
ACC (Accuracy) measures the percentage of correctly typed characters out of all typed characters. For example, if you type 200 correct characters out of 250 total keystrokes:
We use the 1000 most common words in the English language. This free typing speed test focuses on your typing skills, so the words appear randomly to help you test your speed effectively.
Follow these three simple steps:
- Select the Text size that suits you.
- Type the first word to start the countdown.
- Complete the test and see your results.
Tip: Click the Redo button to start a new typing test.
A typical professional typist types around 65 to 75 WPM, while highly skilled typists can reach speeds of 80 to 120 WPM for more advanced tasks.
