Typing Speed Test
Test your typing speed with a live WPM calculator, accuracy tracking, and instant results. Choose 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes and try to beat your best score.
Choose test duration
Time left
60s
WPM
0
Accuracy
100.0%
Characters
0
Errors
0
How to Use
- Pick a test duration: 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes.
- Start typing the paragraph shown on screen. The timer begins on your first keystroke.
- Watch your live WPM, accuracy, character count, and error total while you type.
- When time runs out, review your WPM, CPM, accuracy, rating, and total mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good typing speed?
A good typing speed depends on your work, but many adults type around 40 WPM. Scores above 50 WPM are considered strong, while 70 WPM or more is usually seen as fast.
How is WPM calculated?
Typing tests usually treat five characters as one word, including spaces. Words per minute is calculated by dividing your typed characters by five, then dividing by the number of minutes used in the test.
Why does accuracy matter in a typing test?
High typing speed is less useful if you make lots of mistakes. Accuracy shows how many characters were typed correctly, helping you balance speed with clean, reliable input.
Should I practice shorter or longer tests?
Short tests are great for quick drills and tracking burst speed, while longer tests show consistency and endurance. Using both can help you improve more evenly.