Typing Speed Tester — Measure Your WPM & Accuracy

The average typist reaches 40–60 WPM. Professional typists typically hit 65–75 WPM. Over 80 WPM is considered fast, and over 100 WPM is elite. Most office workers type at 40–55 WPM.

WPM (words per minute) counts each group of 5 characters as one word. CPM (characters per minute) counts every individual character you type. WPM = CPM ÷ 5. WPM is the more widely used standard for measuring typing speed.

Accuracy is the percentage of correctly typed characters out of all characters you attempted. For example, 95 correct characters out of 100 typed gives you 95% accuracy. Maintaining high accuracy (98%+) alongside good speed is the goal.

Practice touch typing — using all 10 fingers with proper hand positioning. Focus on accuracy first; speed naturally follows. Regular short sessions of 10–15 minutes daily are significantly more effective than occasional long sessions.

Keyboard type can have a small impact. Mechanical keyboards with tactile or clicky switches provide better feedback, which helps some typists maintain rhythm and improve accuracy. However, technique and consistent practice matter far more than keyboard hardware.