Typing Speed Test: Measure Your WPM and Accuracy
A quick typing test tells you more than speed alone. It shows whether errors or hesitation slow you down.
What is the Typing Speed Test?
Typing Speed Test gives you a short passage to copy and measures how fast and accurately you type it. Your words per minute and accuracy update from what you type, so you can spot whether speed or mistakes are holding you back. Short, regular practice with different passages is the simplest way to build a steadier typing rhythm.
How to use it
- Read the sample passage shown on the page.
- Type it exactly, including spaces and punctuation, within your chosen time.
- Check your words per minute and accuracy, then try again to beat them.
Worked example
Type the sample passage in 60 seconds and the test works out your WPM and accuracy from your typed text.
How is WPM calculated?
Count the words you typed and divide by the minutes spent typing. Typing 50 words in 60 seconds gives 50 words per minute.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good WPM score?
For everyday typing, 40 to 60 WPM is solid, while trained typists often pass 80 WPM with high accuracy.
Does accuracy matter more than speed?
Yes, in practice. Fast typing full of errors needs correcting, so aim for accuracy first and let speed follow.