Typing Speed Test

Test your words per minute (WPM) and accuracy with timed typing challenges.

Embed this tool

Ready to test your typing speed?

You will have 60 seconds to type as much of the passage as you can.

Advertisement

Ad

How Typing Speed Is Measured

Typing speed is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM). A standard "word" is defined as 5 keystrokes, including spaces and punctuation. Gross WPM counts all keystrokes, while Net WPM subtracts errors.

Typing Speed Levels

  • Beginner: Below 30 WPM
  • Average: 30-50 WPM
  • Professional: 60-80 WPM
  • Advanced: 80-100 WPM
  • Expert: 100+ WPM

Frequently Asked Questions

The average typing speed is around 40 words per minute (WPM). Professional typists reach 65-75 WPM. Elite typists can exceed 100 WPM.

Related Tools