Typing Speed Test – Check Your WPM
Find out how fast and accurately you type. Pick a duration, start typing and get your words per minute score with live accuracy feedback.
Click the text and start typing — the timer begins with your first key.
Time's up!
Measure and Improve Your Typing Speed
Live WPM
Your speed updates as you type so you can see exactly how fast you are going.
Accuracy score
Every wrong character is highlighted, and accuracy is included in your final result.
Three durations
Choose 30 seconds, 60 seconds or 2 minutes depending on how long you want to practise.
Personal best
Your highest WPM is saved locally so you can beat it next time.
Real sentences
Practise with natural English passages instead of random letters.
Mobile ready
Responsive layout works with physical and on-screen keyboards.
How to use the Typing Speed Test
- Choose a duration. Select 30 seconds, 60 seconds or 2 minutes.
- Click the text and type. The timer starts with your first keystroke. Correct letters turn green and mistakes turn red.
- See your result. When time ends you get your WPM, accuracy and a skill level. Press Try again to beat your score.
What is a good typing speed?
The average typing speed is around 40 words per minute (WPM). Professional typists often reach 65 to 75 WPM, and competitive typists exceed 100 WPM. Accuracy matters as much as speed because correcting errors slows you down.
| Level | WPM |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Under 30 |
| Average | 30 – 50 |
| Above average | 50 – 70 |
| Fast | 70 – 90 |
| Expert | 90+ |
How WPM is calculated
By convention, one word equals five characters including spaces. This test counts only correctly typed characters, divides by five, and then divides by the elapsed minutes. That keeps results fair and comparable to other typing tests.
Tips to type faster
- Keep your fingers on the home row and use all ten fingers.
- Look at the screen, not the keyboard.
- Prioritise accuracy first. Speed follows naturally.
- Practise for 10 minutes every day instead of one long session.
Warm up by drafting in the online notepad, or schedule practice with the Pomodoro timer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is WPM calculated?
WPM equals the number of correctly typed characters divided by five, divided by the minutes elapsed. This test counts only correct characters.
What is a good typing speed?
Around 40 WPM is average. 60 to 70 WPM is considered good, and anything above 90 WPM is excellent.
Does the test start automatically?
The timer starts when you press your first key, so you can get ready first.
Is my best score saved?
Yes. Your best WPM is stored in your browser on this device only.
Can I use this typing test on my phone?
Yes. It works with touch keyboards, although typing speeds on phones are usually lower than on a physical keyboard.