Calculate Your Typing Speed (WPM)
Enter your results from a typing test to calculate words per minute, accuracy, and adjusted speed.
Understanding Typing Speed
WPM (Words Per Minute) is the standard measure. A "word" is defined as 5 characters (including spaces). Gross WPM = total words typed ÷ minutes. Net WPM = (total words - errors) ÷ minutes — this is your true speed. Professional standards: data entry requires 40-60 WPM, office work 50-70 WPM, transcription 70-90 WPM. The world record (as of 2023) is 216 WPM.
Average Typing Speeds
Hunt-and-peck typists: 20-30 WPM. Average adult: 35-45 WPM. Office worker: 50-65 WPM. Professional typist: 75-95 WPM. Competitive typist: 100-150+ WPM. Accuracy matters as much as speed — most employers care more about 55 WPM at 98% accuracy than 80 WPM at 90% accuracy. Every error costs time to correct, so net WPM is always lower than gross WPM.
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