Test your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and accuracy with a free 1-minute typing test.
What is the Typing Speed Test?
How fast can you type? This free typing speed test measures your speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy. Choose a 30-second, 1-minute or 2-minute test, type the text shown, and watch correct letters turn green and mistakes turn red in real time.
Regular practice improves speed quickly – great for students, data entry jobs, programmers, writers and anyone preparing for a typing test for a job.
How to use the Typing Speed Test
- Choose the test length.
- Start typing – the timer begins on your first key.
- Check your WPM and accuracy when time is up, then press "New text" to try again.
How WPM is calculated
By standard convention, one "word" equals 5 characters. WPM = correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes. Accuracy is the share of characters typed correctly.
Typing speed levels
| WPM | Level |
|---|---|
| Below 30 | Beginner |
| 30 – 45 | Average |
| 45 – 65 | Good |
| 65 – 85 | Fast |
| 85+ | Professional |
How to type faster
- Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF – JKL;).
- Look at the screen, not the keyboard.
- Focus on accuracy first; speed follows.
- Practise 10–15 minutes every day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste text?
No, pasting is disabled so results are fair.
What is a good typing speed for jobs?
Many office jobs ask for 35–40 WPM; data entry roles often want 50+.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, but phone keyboards are slower – use a physical keyboard for accurate results.
Why does my accuracy matter?
Mistakes cost time to fix, so high accuracy usually means higher real-world speed.
This typing speed test is 100% free, needs no signup and works on phones, tablets and computers. Your data is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Last updated: · By NodifyTech