Typing Speed Tester
Test your typing speed and accuracy with live WPM, error count and accuracy percentage. Multiple passages available. Free, runs entirely in your browser.
What Is WPM?
Words Per Minute (WPM) is calculated by dividing the number of correctly typed characters by 5 (the standard word length) and then by the elapsed time in minutes. Only correct characters count toward your WPM — errors do not contribute. This is the standard gross WPM calculation used across most typing tests.
Typing Speed Benchmarks
| WPM range | Level |
|---|---|
| < 30 | Beginner — hunt-and-peck typist |
| 30–50 | Average — casual typist |
| 50–70 | Above average — comfortable touch typist |
| 70–90 | Fast — proficient professional |
| 90–120 | Very fast — experienced touch typist |
| > 120 | Expert — competitive typist |
Tips to Improve Your Speed
Focus on accuracy first — speed follows naturally. Keep your wrists flat and use all ten fingers with proper home-row positioning (ASDF / JKL;). Practice daily with short sessions rather than infrequent long ones. Aim for a consistent rhythm rather than bursting fast then slowing to correct errors.