Typing Speed Test

What Is a Good Typing Speed?

The average typing speed is around 40 words per minute (WPM). If you type faster than 40 WPM, you are already above average. Here is the breakdown:

• Below 30 WPM — Beginner, keep practicing.
• 30–40 WPM — Average, this is where most casual users land.
• 40–60 WPM — Above average, solid typing skill.
• 60–80 WPM — Fast, you outperform most office workers.
• 80–100 WPM — Very fast, professional-typist territory.
• 100+ WPM — Exceptional, top 1% of all typists.

How to Improve Your Typing Speed

1. Learn touch typing — Stop looking at the keyboard. This is the single biggest lever.
2. Keep good posture — Sit upright, wrists elevated, fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;).
3. Accuracy before speed — Type correctly first; speed follows automatically.
4. Practice daily — Just 10 minutes a day moves the needle noticeably within weeks.
5. Use all ten fingers — Most self-taught typists use only 4–6 fingers.

Average Typing Speed by Profession

• Data-entry clerks — 60–80 WPM
• Programmers — 50–70 WPM (heavy special-character use)
• Writers / journalists — 50–70 WPM
• Administrative assistants — 50–65 WPM
• Students — 35–45 WPM
• Court reporters — 180–225 WPM (stenotype machines)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is WPM calculated?

WPM (Words Per Minute) = (total correct keystrokes ÷ 5) ÷ elapsed minutes. We use 5 because that is the average English word length.

Is this typing test really free?

Yes — no signup, no download, no payment. Just start typing.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, the test works on all devices, though we recommend a physical keyboard for the most accurate measurement.