How is typing speed measured?

Typing speed is measured with the standard definition of one word as five characters, including spaces and punctuation. Correct characters are divided by five and then by the elapsed time in minutes.

What is a good typing speed?

A good score depends on the work you do. Accuracy and consistency matter as much as raw speed, so compare results using the same test mode and duration.

Should I use common words or book passages?

Common words are useful for testing pure rhythm and speed. Book passages include capitalization and punctuation, making them more representative of everyday typing.

Typing Test

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A comparable WPM score

One word equals five characters, including spaces and punctuation. Your displayed WPM counts correct characters, while raw speed shows your unadjusted pace.

Speed or real-world rhythm

Common words reward flow. Book passages add capitals, punctuation, and sentence structure for a more practical typing test.

Accuracy before intensity

Relax your hands and keep an even cadence. A repeatable 98% accurate run is a better foundation than one fast, error-heavy result.

Typing test FAQ

How is typing speed calculated?+

We divide your correctly typed characters by five, then by the elapsed time in minutes. Accuracy includes mistakes you corrected, so backspacing fixes the text without erasing the cost of the original mistyped keystroke.

Which duration should I use?+

Fifteen seconds is good for a quick warm-up, 30 seconds is a balanced check, and 60 seconds is the best of these options for measuring sustained speed. Compare like with like.

Is my result saved?+

Your personal best for each mode and duration is stored only in this browser. The test does not require an account and does not send your typed text to a server.

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