Typing Speed Test

Measure your WPM and accuracy. Start typing to begin.

Duration:
1:00
Time Left
0
WPM
100%
Accuracy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. A
journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
step. Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen
and thinking what nobody has thought about.

Pasting is disabled — type manually to start.

How WPM is Calculated

WPM Formula

WPM = (characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ minutes elapsed. A "word" is standardised to 5 characters so results are consistent across all texts.

Accuracy Formula

Accuracy = (correct characters ÷ total characters typed) × 100. Each character is checked in real time as you type.

Tips to Improve

  • Focus on accuracy first — speed follows naturally
  • Don't look at your keyboard
  • Practice in short daily sessions

Average Speeds

  • 🐢 Beginner: 20–40 WPM
  • 🚶 Average: 40–65 WPM
  • 🏃 Fast: 65–100 WPM
  • ⚡ Expert: 100+ WPM