Typing Speed Test

Typing Speed Test

A free, no-signup typing speed test. Type a short passage and see your WPM, characters per minute, and accuracy the instant the timer ends.

100% free No signup Instant results
60
seconds
0 Words / min
0 Chars / min
100 % accuracy

Click the passage and start typing — the timer begins on your first keystroke.

Recent scores

No saved scores yet — finish a test to see your last five results here.

How this typing speed test calculates WPM

Understanding the numbers helps you compare scores across different typing tests and track real improvement.

Net WPM

(correct chars / 5) / minutes

Standard score; a word is fixed at 5 characters.

CPM

correct chars / minutes

Raw count behind WPM; useful across languages.

Accuracy

correct / typed * 100

Share of keystrokes that hit the right character.

What is a good typing speed?

Use these WPM benchmarks to see where your typing speed test result falls. Accuracy should stay above 95% at every level.

TierWPMWho types like this
Beginner< 25Hunt-and-peck, learning the keyboard
Average30–40Typical adult typing day to day
Proficient41–60Comfortable touch typist, most office work
Fast61–80Professional typists, support agents, coders
Expert80+Top 1% — competitive and transcription speeds

How to improve your typing speed

A few focused habits beat marathon cram sessions. Practice with this typing speed test daily for a minute at a time.

Accuracy before speed

Slow down until you hit 97%+; clean muscle memory lets speed climb without backspacing.

Touch type, eyes up

Home row, look at the screen not the keys — slower for a week, faster forever.

Short daily reps

Ten focused minutes a day beats one long session.

Fix your setup

Responsive keyboard, level wrists, comfortable chair.

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Typing speed test FAQ

Is this typing speed test really free?

Yes. Runs in your browser, no account, no paywall, no certificate upsell.

What does WPM mean?

Words per minute; a word is standardized to five characters.

What's the difference between CPM and WPM?

CPM counts correct characters per minute; WPM divides that by five.

What is a good typing speed?

Above 40 WPM is solid; 60+ is fast, 80+ is expert.

What is the average typing speed?

About 40 WPM; professionals reach 65-80.

How is my typing speed calculated?

Correct characters / 5 / elapsed minutes; mistakes don't count toward net WPM.

How can I type faster?

Prioritize accuracy, touch type, practice in short daily sessions.

Is my typing data saved anywhere?

No. Last five scores live only in your browser via localStorage.

Disclaimer: This typing speed test is for personal practice and self-assessment only. It is not a certified or proctored skills test for employment. Results may vary by device, keyboard layout, and browser. Check with your employer or school if you need an official typing assessment.