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Typing Speed Test

Test your typing speed in words per minute and accuracy.

How this is calculated
WPM = (characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ minutes elapsed

Assumptions used in this calculation

  • Word length standard: Follows the typing-industry convention that 5 characters (including spaces) count as one 'word', regardless of the actual words in the passage.

About this calculator

The typing speed test measures how many words per minute you type and your accuracy against a sample passage.

Worked example

Type the sample passage

Result: Your WPM and accuracy

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