Typing Speed Test
Test your typing speed in WPM with live accuracy tracking — 30s, 1 min or 2 min tests.
How fast do you really type?
Pick a duration, start typing the passage, and get your WPM (words per minute), accuracy and error count the moment time runs out. Characters turn green when correct and red when wrong, so you see mistakes as they happen. Retry as many times as you like — the text shuffles each round.
What's a good typing speed?
The average computer user types 35–40 WPM. Office-proficient is 50–60. Professional typists and programmers commonly hit 70–90, and competitive typists exceed 120. Data-entry and government typing tests in India typically require 25–35 WPM in English — comfortably reachable with a few weeks of practice.
How WPM is calculated
The standard formula counts every 5 correct characters as one "word" — so WPM = (correct characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes. This is why accuracy matters more than raw speed: errors don't count toward your score, and on real work they cost double (typing + fixing).
Improving your speed
Accuracy first, speed follows: slow down until you're above 97% accuracy, then push pace. Learn proper finger placement (home row), stop looking at the keyboard, and practice 10 minutes daily — most people gain 10–15 WPM within a month. Test yourself here weekly to track the trend.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good WPM score?
40 WPM is average, 60+ is office-proficient, 80+ is fast. Indian government typing tests usually require 25–35 WPM in English.
How is WPM calculated?
Every 5 correctly typed characters count as one word: WPM = (correct characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes elapsed. Errors don't count toward speed.
Why does accuracy matter more than speed?
Errors cost double time in real work — typing them and fixing them. Training at 97%+ accuracy first produces faster overall typing than rushing.
Does the test work on mobile?
Yes, though phone keyboards naturally produce lower WPM. For comparable scores over time, test on the same device.