Typing Test
A typing test shows how fast and how accurately you type — useful for job applications, school, data-entry work, and simply tracking progress as you practise. Choose a length and a difficulty, click the box and start typing: the timer begins with your first key, and correct characters turn green while mistakes turn red. When time is up you get your words per minute (WPM), accuracy and raw speed. The passages are original and the whole test runs in your browser, so there is no account, no tracking of your keystrokes and no waiting.
How to use the typing test
- Choose the test length and text style.
- Click the typing box and begin — the clock starts on your first keystroke.
- Type the text exactly as shown, including punctuation. Backspace corrects mistakes.
- Read your WPM and accuracy at the end, then press “New test” to try again with fresh text.
Formula
WPM = (correct characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes. By convention one “word” is five characters, including spaces, so speed does not depend on word length. Raw speed counts every character you typed, right or wrong. Accuracy = (keystrokes − mistyped keystrokes) ÷ keystrokes.
Worked examples
A 60-second test
If you type 240 correct characters in 60 seconds, WPM = 240 ÷ 5 ÷ 1 = 48 WPM, close to the commonly quoted average for adult typists.
The speed-accuracy trade-off
Typing 300 characters with 30 mistyped keystrokes in one minute is a raw speed of 60 WPM but only about 54 WPM of correct text. Slowing slightly to avoid errors often raises the score that counts.
Hard mode
Numbers, capitals and symbols force you off the home row, so expect a lower WPM — a normal result, not a worse typist. Hard mode is useful practice for data entry and coding.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Looking at the keyboard. Touch typing — keeping your eyes on the text — is the biggest single speed gain.
- Rushing and correcting constantly. Accuracy first; speed follows with practice.
- Judging yourself on one test. Scores vary by text and mood; take the average of several.
- Practising only hard text. Mix easy tests (build rhythm) with harder ones (build range).
- Poor posture and keyboard height, which cause fatigue and errors in longer tests.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed?
Many adults type roughly 40 words per minute; 60–80 WPM is a strong professional speed and over 100 WPM is very fast. Accuracy matters as much as speed.
How is WPM calculated?
Correct characters divided by five, divided by the minutes taken — a “word” is standardised as five characters.
How can I type faster?
Learn touch typing, keep your eyes on the screen, practise 10–15 minutes daily, prioritise accuracy and use all ten fingers.
Is my typing recorded?
No. The test runs entirely in your browser, and nothing is sent to a server.
Why is my WPM lower on the hard setting?
Numbers, capital letters and symbols take longer to reach, which is normal.
Can I take the test on a phone?
Yes, but a physical keyboard gives results that reflect real typing speed.
Reviewed September 26, 2026 by the SolveCalcPro editorial team. Found a mistake? Tell us; see our editorial policy.