Type the sample text and see your WPM and accuracy update live — timer starts with your first key.
How to use the Typing Speed Test
- Read the sample text shown in the box.
- Start typing it in the input below — the timer starts automatically with your first key.
- Watch your live WPM and accuracy, then finish the text for your final score. Reset Test starts fresh.
How typing speed is measured
WPM (words per minute) is the standard measure: five characters count as one “word”, which is how professional typing tests calculate it. The timer starts the moment you press your first key, so thinking time before you begin is free.
Accuracy compares every character you type against the target text. Both matter — 60 WPM at 85% accuracy means 9 mistakes per 100 characters, which is far worse in real work than 50 WPM at 99%.
What a good speed looks like
| Speed | Level |
|---|
| 10–25 WPM | Beginner — hunt and peck |
| 30–40 WPM | Average typist |
| 45–60 WPM | Good — most office jobs |
| 65+ WPM | Fast — professional typist |
Speed grows fastest with daily 10-minute practice. Focus first on accuracy — speed follows automatically once your fingers stop making errors.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed?
The average is 35–40 WPM. Anything above 45 WPM is considered good, and 65+ WPM is professional typist territory.
How is WPM calculated here?
Correct characters typed divided by 5 (one standard word), divided by minutes elapsed since your first keypress. This matches professional typing test methodology.
Why does accuracy matter more than speed?
Errors cost more time to fix than slow typing saves. A fast typist with low accuracy produces more rework and more typos in emails and documents.
Can I practise on mobile?
Yes, but real keyboards build muscle memory faster. On-screen keyboards measure thumb speed rather than touch typing.
Is this typing test free?
Yes — unlimited tests, no sign-up, and everything runs in your browser.