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Typing Speed Test
Typing practice · WPM testAbout Typing Speed Test
Find out how fast you type. The test counts only correctly typed characters, so accuracy matters. Practise a few minutes a day and watch your words per minute climb.
How to play
- Choose 30 seconds, 1 minute or 2 minutes.
- Press Start and type the text shown.
- The timer starts with your first key.
- See your WPM and accuracy when time runs out.
Controls
| Type | Your keyboard (or phone keyboard) |
Tips
- Keep your fingers on the home row: A S D F and J K L ;.
- Accuracy first; speed follows.
- An average adult types about 40 words per minute.
Questions
How is WPM calculated?
Correct characters typed divided by five, divided by the minutes taken.
Can I test on a phone?
Yes, but scores are usually lower than on a physical keyboard.