About Typing Speed
Measure your words-per-minute the honest way: type a real passage with accuracy tracking, live WPM, and a countdown. The average typist manages 40 WPM; professionals cruise past 70.
How to Play Typing Speed
- 1Click the text field and start typing the displayed passage.
- 2Correct characters show green, mistakes show red.
- 3Your WPM and accuracy update live; the test ends with the timer or the passage.
Tips & Strategy
- ◆Accuracy first — a 90%-accuracy sprint scores worse than clean steady typing.
- ◆Read one or two words ahead of your fingers.
- ◆Keep both index fingers anchored on F and J and let all ten fingers share the work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is WPM calculated?
The standard formula: correctly typed characters divided by five, scaled to a minute. Errors reduce the effective count.
What is a good typing speed?
40 WPM is average, 60-70 WPM is strong office speed, and 100+ WPM is competitive typist territory.
Can I retake the test?
Instantly — every restart deals a fresh passage so you cannot memorise your way to a fake score.