About the Typing Speed Test
This typing speed test gives you one sentence at a time. Type it as quickly and accurately as you can: your words per minute (WPM), accuracy and time update live, and mistakes are highlighted in red. When you finish a sentence, the next one loads automatically, so you can keep going for a quick one-minute check or a longer practice session.
Everything runs in your browser โ no account needed, and your personal best is stored only on this device.
How to use
- Click the input box (or tap it on a phone) and start typing the sentence shown above. The timer starts with your first keystroke.
- Keep your eyes on the text. Wrong characters turn red; fix them with Backspace or carry on.
- At the end of the sentence your WPM and accuracy appear, and the next sentence loads automatically.
- Type several sentences to see your average, and try to beat your personal best.
How WPM is calculated
Typing tests count a โwordโ as 5 characters, including spaces and punctuation, so long and short words are treated fairly. This test counts only correctly typed characters:
WPM = (correct characters รท 5) รท minutes
For example, if you type a 60-character sentence with no mistakes in 15 seconds, that is 12 words in a quarter of a minute: 48 WPM. Mistakes don't add to your speed, so slowing down to stay accurate usually gives a better score. Accuracy is the share of characters you typed correctly.
What is a good typing speed?
| WPM | Level |
|---|---|
| under 20 | Hunt and peck |
| 20โ30 | Beginner |
| 30โ40 | Average adult |
| 40โ55 | Above average |
| 55โ70 | Fast โ enough for most office jobs |
| 70โ90 | Professional typist |
| 90+ | Typing master |
Most people type around 35โ40 WPM. Typing on a phone is usually slower than on a full keyboard.
FAQ
How can I type faster?
Learn touch typing: keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF and JKL;), use all ten fingers and don't look at the keyboard. Practice a few minutes every day and focus on accuracy first โ speed follows.
Why can't I paste the sentence?
Pasting is blocked so the result reflects real typing speed.
Is my result saved?
Your personal best is stored in this browser only. Nothing is sent to a server.