How fast can you type? Start typing to begin the timer. See your WPM, accuracy, and CPM in real time.
Typing speed is measured in words per minute (WPM). A "word" is standardized at 5 characters (including spaces). So if you type 250 characters in one minute, your speed is 50 WPM. Accuracy is equally important: most typing tests penalize errors by subtracting incorrect words from the total, giving you a "net WPM" score that reflects both speed and accuracy.
Click "Start" to begin. A passage of text appears and you type it as quickly and accurately as you can. The test measures your WPM, accuracy percentage, and highlights errors in real time. You can choose different test lengths (30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes) and difficulty levels. Your results are compared to average typing speed benchmarks.
Hunt and peck: 10-20 WPM. Average typist: 40-45 WPM. Good typist: 55-70 WPM. Fast typist: 70-90 WPM. Professional: 90-120 WPM. Competitive: 120+ WPM. For most office jobs, 50-60 WPM with good accuracy is sufficient. Read our guide on improving your typing speed for technique tips and practice strategies.
The average adult types approximately 40 to 45 words per minute (WPM). Professional typists typically achieve 65 to 75 WPM, while competitive speed typists exceed 120 WPM. The current world record for English typing speed is over 200 WPM. Typing speed correlates with keyboard familiarity and practice volume, not hand size or finger length. Touch typing (typing without looking at the keyboard) is roughly 50% faster than hunt-and-peck once proficiency is achieved. Key improvement strategies include: practicing daily with focused exercises, maintaining proper hand positioning on the home row (ASDF JKL;), looking at the screen rather than the keyboard, and gradually increasing speed without sacrificing accuracy. Accuracy above 95% should be prioritized over raw speed, as correcting errors negates speed gains.