Typing Speed Test (WPM)
Check your typing speed and accuracy in Words Per Minute (WPM). Free online 60-second typing test.
Time Left
60s
WPM
0
Accuracy
100%
How is Words Per Minute (WPM) calculated?
This typing speed test calculates your WPM based on the standard metric where 1 word = 5 keystrokes (including spaces). The timer starts automatically as soon as you type the first letter. Keep your eyes on the target text to maintain high accuracy!
Common Use Cases
- Practicing to improve typing speed and accuracy over time.
- Testing typing skills for a job application or self-assessment.
- Quickly checking your WPM before a timed data-entry or transcription job.
- Warming up your fingers and finding your baseline WPM before a longer practice session.
FAQs
What's a good typing speed?
The average typist reaches 40 WPM; professional typists often exceed 65-75 WPM.
How do I check my WPM?
Just start typing the highlighted passage above — the 60-second timer starts on your first keystroke, and your WPM and accuracy update live as you type, so you can check your WPM without clicking anything extra.
How can I measure my typing speed accurately?
Type naturally for the full 60 seconds rather than stopping early — WPM is measured over the whole test window using the standard 5-keystrokes-per-word convention, so a longer, uninterrupted run gives a more accurate reading than a few quick words. Run it a few times and take the average, since typing speed naturally varies test to test.
Is there a quick WPM checker I can use right now?
Yes — this page is a free, instant WPM checker. No sign-up, no download: click into the text box and start typing to find your WPM in under a minute.
Example
Typing a passage of 100 words in 60 seconds without errors gives a result of 100 WPM at 100% accuracy.