Typing Speed Calculator
Calculate your typing speed in words per minute and accuracy percentage from time, characters typed and errors, free in your browser.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the number of words typed and the time in minutes.
- Optionally add errors for net speed and accuracy.
How it works
Gross WPM = words ÷ minutes. Net WPM removes errors first; accuracy is correct words ÷ total words.
Worked example
300 words in 5 minutes. = 60 WPM gross.
Common mistakes
- Counting characters instead of words — a 'word' is standardised at 5 characters in formal tests.
- Entering seconds where minutes are expected (90 s = 1.5 minutes).
Frequently asked questions
How is typing speed measured?
In words per minute (WPM), where a word is standardised as five characters, often adjusted for errors to give net WPM.
What is a good typing speed?
Around 40 WPM is average, 60–80 WPM is fast, and professional typists often exceed 100 WPM.
What's a good typing speed?
Around 40 WPM is average; 65–80+ WPM is fast. Professional typists often exceed 90 WPM.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Typing Speed Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/typing-speed-calculator/
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