Free Typing Speed Test
Test your typing speed and accuracy in real time. Get your words-per-minute (WPM) score, accuracy percentage, and see how you compare. Practice with different text passages to improve.
Improve Your Typing Skills
Typing speed directly impacts your productivity in any computer-based work. Whether you are a student, writer, programmer, or office worker, faster and more accurate typing saves time and reduces frustration. Take the test regularly to track your progress and build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typing speed is measured in words per minute (WPM). A 'word' is standardized as five characters including spaces. The test calculates your WPM by dividing the total characters typed correctly by five, then dividing by the elapsed time in minutes.
The average typing speed is around 40 WPM. Proficient typists typically reach 65-75 WPM, while professional typists and programmers often exceed 80-100 WPM. Accuracy is equally important — aim for 95% or higher.
Yes. The test offers various text passages of different difficulty levels and topics. You can also choose test durations of 1, 2, or 5 minutes depending on how thorough you want the assessment to be.