What is a good typing speed?

The average office worker types 40 WPM. Proficient typists hit 60–80 WPM, and data-entry roles typically require 50+ WPM.

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Measure Your Typing Speed

Type a real passage for 60 seconds per round across three rounds — your WPM and accuracy calculated live.

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The basics

A 60-second typing test

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Measures speed and accuracy

Useful for data entry and administrative roles

What you get

See your words per minute (WPM) score

Track your accuracy percentage in real time

Compare your result to professional benchmarks

See how your speed and accuracy change across three separate rounds

Type the provided text for 60 seconds.
Yes, you have 60 seconds to type.
The average office worker types 40 WPM. Proficient typists hit 60–80 WPM, and data-entry roles typically require 50+ WPM.

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