Typing Speed · Words Per Minute
A passage appears below. Start typing it in the box — the timer begins on your first keystroke. Correct letters turn green, mistakes turn red. Finish the passage or run the 60-second clock down to get your words-per-minute and accuracy.
How to play Typing Speed
A passage appears below. Start typing it in the box — the timer begins on your first keystroke. Correct letters turn green, mistakes turn red. Finish the passage or run the 60-second clock down to get your words-per-minute and accuracy.
What it measures
The typing test measures typing speed (in words per minute) and accuracy — a real-world blend of processing speed, motor skill and familiarity with the keyboard. Net WPM rewards getting it right, not just fast.
Honest note: WPM depends heavily on keyboard and practice. It's a practical speed measure, not a cognitive diagnosis.
What's a good score?
Average typists hit 40 WPM; 60–80 is fast and over 100 is professional-grade. The percentile we show is an estimate based on typical distributions, not a clinical norm.
FAQ
How is WPM calculated?
Correct characters divided by five, per minute — the standard 'word' definition — adjusted for accuracy.
Does a mistake hurt my score?
Yes — only correctly typed characters count toward your speed.