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60 seconds. How many words per minute can you type?
A typing speed test measures how many words per minute you can type, along with your accuracy. This one runs for 60 seconds: type the highlighted word, hit space, and keep going. A word only counts if you typed it correctly, and your WPM updates live as you go. The average person types around 40 WPM. Office professionals usually land between 50 and 70, and anything above 90 puts you in seriously fast company.
WPM here follows the standard convention: every 5 correct characters count as one word, which keeps scores fair whether the test deals you short words or long ones. Accuracy is the share of words you typed correctly out of everything you attempted. Both matter, because raw speed with sloppy accuracy costs you more time in real work than it saves.
Touch typing beats hunting and pecking, full stop. Keep your fingers anchored on the home row, stop looking at the keyboard, and prioritize accuracy first because speed follows rhythm. Retake the test a few times, your best score is saved in your browser, and most people gain 5 to 10 WPM within a week of deliberate practice.