typing speed test
Find out your WPM — start typing and the timer begins automatically.
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How to use the typing speed test
Select a duration, then click in the text box and start typing the passage shown. The timer starts automatically on your first keystroke. When time runs out your WPM, accuracy, and CPM are shown instantly.
What is WPM?
WPM stands for Words Per Minute. It measures how fast you type based on every 5 characters counting as one word, which is the industry standard formula.
What is a good typing speed?
The average person types 40–55 WPM. Touch typists typically reach 65–80 WPM. Professional typists and transcriptionists often exceed 100 WPM.
FAQ
Does it save my score?
No — everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
Can I choose a different passage?
Yes — click "New Text" to load a different passage without restarting your timer.
How is accuracy calculated?
Accuracy is the percentage of characters typed correctly versus total characters typed.
What is CPM?
CPM is Characters Per Minute — total characters typed correctly per minute, before the word-grouping formula is applied.
How do I improve my WPM?
Practice daily, focus on accuracy first and speed second, and use proper finger placement on the home row keys.