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Typing Speed Test

Test your typing speed in words per minute and accuracy.

60

seconds

0

WPM

100%

accuracy

Click or tap the text and start typing. The timer starts with your first key.

When to use it

The typing speed test measures how fast and accurately you type, in words per minute (WPM). Use it to check your speed for a job application that lists a minimum, to track progress while learning to touch type, to compare a new keyboard, or simply to challenge friends. Short, regular tests are one of the best ways to see real improvement.

How to take the test

  1. Choose the test length: 30 s, 1 min or 2 min.
  2. Click or tap the passage. The timer starts with your first key.
  3. Type the text shown. Correct letters turn dark, mistakes are highlighted in red, and a cursor shows where you are.
  4. Watch the live counters for seconds, WPM and accuracy.
  5. When time runs out (or you finish the passage), Your result appears with your speed, accuracy, number of mistakes and how your speed compares.
  6. Press Try again for a new passage.

A worked example

You take the 1-minute test and type 230 characters, 220 of them correctly. Your speed is 220 ÷ 5 = 44 WPM, and your accuracy is 220 ÷ 230 = 96%, with 10 mistakes. That’s above average. If you aim for 50 WPM, focus on accuracy first: cutting errors usually raises your score faster than trying to type faster.

How fast is fast?

  • Under 25 WPM: beginner; regular practice brings quick gains.
  • 25 to 40 WPM: about average.
  • 40 to 60 WPM: above average, good for most jobs.
  • 60 to 80 WPM: fast.
  • 80+ WPM: professional speed, typical of transcriptionists and programmers who type all day.

Tips to type faster

  • Learn touch typing: rest your fingers on the home row (ASDF and JKL;) and use all ten fingers.
  • Don’t look at the keyboard. It feels slower at first but pays off within weeks.
  • Accuracy before speed. Fixing mistakes costs more time than typing steadily.
  • Practice little and often: five minutes a day beats one long session a week.
  • Sit comfortably, with wrists relaxed and the screen at eye level.

Common mistakes

  • Taking only one test. Your score varies; take three and use the average.
  • Rushing the first seconds, which leads to early errors.
  • Comparing phone and computer scores; they’re very different skills.
  • Ignoring accuracy. Many employers require 95% or higher.

Count words in your own writing with the Word Counter, practice spelling with Spelling Practice, or time focused practice with the Pomodoro Timer.

Frequently asked questions

How is WPM calculated?

Typing tests count a "word" as 5 characters, including spaces, so long and short words are treated fairly. Your WPM is the number of correctly typed characters divided by 5, divided by the minutes taken. Mistakes don't count toward your speed.

What is a good typing speed?

Around 40 WPM is average for adults. 60 WPM or more is fast and comfortable for most office work, and 80+ WPM is professional level. Accuracy above 95% matters as much as speed.

Can I paste text to cheat?

Pasted text is ignored and you'll see a note asking you to type the passage yourself, so the score always reflects real typing.

Why is my speed lower than on other sites?

Sites count differently. Some count every typed character, including mistakes ("gross WPM"). toolwise counts only correct characters ("net speed"), which is a stricter, more honest measure.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

Yes, with the on-screen keyboard or a connected keyboard. Phone typing speeds are usually much lower than on a physical keyboard, so compare like with like.

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