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Typing speed test: WPM and accuracy

Choose a test length and start typing the text in the box. The timer starts with your first key, and your speed and accuracy appear when time is up.

Runs in your browser. What you type is not sent or stored, and the practice text is written by EpiFive.

Test length
Time left1:00
Speed (net WPM)0
Accuracy100%

Type this text: Saving money does not have to be complicated. Start by writing down everything you spend for one month, including the small things like snacks, auto rides and mobile recharges. At the end of the month, sort the list into needs and wants. Most people find a few expenses they did not even notice. Set aside a fixed amount

How to use it

  1. Choose 1 minute, 3 minutes or 5 minutes.
  2. Tap the box under the text and start typing. Correct characters turn green; mistakes turn red.
  3. Fix mistakes with backspace if you like, or keep going. Copy and paste are switched off.
  4. When time runs out, read your net WPM and accuracy, and tap Try again for new text.

How to type faster

  • Rest your fingers on the home row (A S D F and J K L ;) and return to it after every key.
  • Look at the screen, not the keyboard. It feels slower for a week, then much faster.
  • Aim for 95% accuracy or better first; speed follows accuracy.
  • Practise for 10 to 15 minutes every day rather than one long session a week.
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Questions people ask

How is WPM calculated?

Typing tests count a “word” as 5 characters, including spaces. Net WPM is the number of correctly typed characters divided by 5, divided by the minutes taken. Gross WPM counts every character you typed, right or wrong. The headline number here is net WPM.

How is accuracy calculated?

Accuracy is the share of keystrokes that were right the first time. A wrong key you later fix with backspace still counts as a mistake, because it cost you time.

What is a good typing speed?

Around 40 WPM is a good everyday speed, and 60 WPM or more is fast. Many Indian government typing tests, such as SSC’s skill tests for clerical posts, ask for 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi, so check the exact rule in your exam notice.

Should I take the 1, 3 or 5 minute test?

The 1-minute test is a quick check. Longer tests give a steadier, more honest number because one good or bad sentence matters less. Exam typing tests usually run for 10 minutes, so practise with the 5-minute test.

Can I take the test on my phone?

Yes. Tap the box and type with your phone keyboard; autocorrect and auto-capitals are switched off for the test box. Phone speeds are usually lower than keyboard speeds, so compare like with like.