Test your typing speed (WPM) and accuracy by typing the passage below as quickly and accurately as you can.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is WPM (words per minute) calculated?
WPM is calculated by dividing the number of correctly typed characters by 5 (the average word length), then dividing by the elapsed time in minutes.
What is a good typing speed?
The average typist reaches about 40 WPM, while professional typists often type 65-75+ WPM with high accuracy.
How is accuracy calculated?
Accuracy compares each character you typed against the same position in the original passage, showing the percentage of characters typed correctly.