How WPM is calculated
WPM = total words divided by time in minutes. FormatNest counts words in the test passage and divides by the seconds you took, then multiplies by 60.
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Typing Speed Test
Measure your typing speed and accuracy in words per minute.
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How to use Typing Speed Test
The Typing Speed Test gives you a sentence to type and measures how quickly and accurately you complete it. Words per minute (WPM) is calculated by dividing the number of words in the passage by the time taken in minutes.
Average typing speed is 40 WPM for casual typists. Office workers typically reach 55–65 WPM. Professional typists and transcriptionists often exceed 80–100 WPM.
How accuracy is measured
Accuracy is the percentage of characters you typed correctly compared to the total characters in the passage.
How to improve your score
Focus on accuracy first — slow down and type correctly. Speed follows naturally as muscle memory builds from correct practice.
Answers
Typing Speed Test FAQs
What is a good typing speed?
40 WPM is average. 60 WPM is above average. 80+ WPM is considered fast. 100+ WPM is professional level.
How do I improve my WPM?
Practice daily with touch typing — keep eyes on the screen, not the keyboard. Use all fingers and home row position.
What is the average WPM?
The average adult types between 38–40 words per minute. With training, most people reach 55–65 WPM.
Does this test save my score?
No. This test runs entirely in your browser and nothing is stored or uploaded.
How accurate is this WPM test?
The test measures from your first keystroke to completion of the passage, which is a standard WPM measurement method.
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