This free typing speed test measures your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy percentage. Start typing and the timer begins automatically. Results are shown immediately when you complete the passage. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty to match your skill level.
The average typist achieves 40–60 WPM. Touch typists (those who type without looking at the keyboard) typically reach 60–80 WPM. Professional typists and transcriptionists often exceed 80–100 WPM. Competitive typists can exceed 150 WPM. Most office jobs consider 60 WPM a comfortable working speed.
WPM is calculated as the number of characters typed divided by 5 (the standardised word length), divided by the time in minutes. This formula means a "word" is always 5 characters regardless of actual word length, giving a consistent benchmark. Accuracy is the percentage of correctly typed characters out of all characters attempted.
Yes — the test uses exact character matching. A capital letter typed in place of a lowercase one counts as an error, as does missing punctuation. This mirrors real-world typing accuracy requirements.
Consistent practice is the key. Focus on accuracy before speed — rushing causes errors that slow you down overall. Learn touch typing (home row positioning) and avoid looking at the keyboard. Even 15 minutes of daily practice produces measurable improvement within a few weeks.
Yes, completely free with no sign up required.