Typing Speed Test

Measure your typing speed with WPM (Words/Min) and CPM (Characters/Min). Choose your language and start typing!

Language

Metric

Test Length

Type the sentence as fast and accurately as you can. The timer starts with your first keystroke.

Tips for Better Results:

• Sit comfortably with proper posture
• Focus on accuracy first, speed will follow
• Use all your fingers for typing

How to Use

Type sentences for one minute or 30 seconds, or a single short sentence, and get your speed in WPM along with your accuracy. The timer starts on your first keystroke. You can also switch the text to Korean or Thai and score in characters per minute.

Choose the text 'Language', the 'Metric' (WPM is the default) and the 'Test Length': 1 minute, 30 seconds or One sentence.

Press 'Start Test'. A sentence appears, and the timer waits until you type the first character.

Type the sentence into the box. Correct characters turn green and mistakes red. Finish a sentence and the next one appears right away.

When time runs out you get your speed and accuracy. 'Try Again' starts a new test with the same settings; 'Change Settings' goes back to the start screen.

Pro Tips

Characters are checked by position. If you skip a letter, everything after it shifts and counts as wrong, so backspace and fix it instead of typing on.
The 1-minute test gives the steadiest number. A single sentence is over in seconds and swings more from run to run.
Your best result for each language and test length is saved in this browser, shown on the start screen, and flagged with 'New personal best!' when you beat it.
For pure reflexes rather than typing, try the Reaction Speed Test.

Use Cases

Why people take a quick typing test:

A quick WPM check

Get a rough number to track your practice.

Example: Use the 1-minute test for a number worth tracking. Your best run stays in the browser, so next week you can see whether practice paid off.

Racing a friend

Same language, alternating turns.

Example: Only compare runs with 95% accuracy or more, otherwise fast and sloppy wins.

Typing in Korean or Thai

Check your speed on a second keyboard layout.

Example: Switch 'Language' to Korean or Thai. For Korean, CPM (Chars/Min) is the usual measure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is WPM calculated?

Correctly typed characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes elapsed. Five characters, spaces included, count as one word, which is the usual convention. Wrong characters don't count.

Why is my WPM lower than on other typing sites?

Two reasons: only correct characters count, and a skipped letter turns the rest of the line into errors. Short tests also vary more, so compare 1-minute results.

What counts as a good WPM?

The result ratings here are 80+ 'Amazing', 60+ 'Excellent', 40+ 'Good' and 20+ 'Keep practicing'. Around 40 WPM is often quoted as a typical adult speed.