What is a good typing speed?
- Below 30 WPM: beginner — learn touch typing with all ten fingers.
- 40 WPM: average adult.
- 60–80 WPM: fast; good for office and programming jobs.
- 100+ WPM: professional typists and competitions.
Tips to type faster
Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;), look at the screen not the keyboard, and practise accuracy first — speed follows.
Frequently asked questions
How is WPM calculated?
Correct characters divided by 5 (a standard word), divided by the minutes elapsed.
Can I paste the text?
No, pasting is disabled during the test so results stay honest.
Does it work on phones?
Yes, but physical keyboards give more meaningful results.

