Typing Speed Benchmarks
| Level | WPM | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 20-30 | Hunt and peck |
| Average | 40-50 | Casual typist |
| Proficient | 60-80 | Office professional |
| Fast | 80-100 | Skilled typist |
| Expert | 100+ | Court reporter level |
Test your typing speed (WPM) and accuracy with timed exercises. Track your words per minute and error rate.
| Level | WPM | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 20-30 | Hunt and peck |
| Average | 40-50 | Casual typist |
| Proficient | 60-80 | Office professional |
| Fast | 80-100 | Skilled typist |
| Expert | 100+ | Court reporter level |
Learn proper touch typing (home row position), practice daily for 15-20 minutes, focus on accuracy before speed, and use typing tutors like keybr.com or monkeytype.com.
40-50 WPM is average. 60-80 WPM is proficient for office work. 80+ WPM is excellent. Most jobs only need 40+ WPM.
Click Start and type the displayed text as accurately as possible. The timer begins when you type the first character. Results show WPM, accuracy, and error analysis.
WPM = (Characters Typed / 5) / Minutes. Accuracy = (Correct Characters / Total Characters) Γ 100%. Net WPM = Gross WPM Γ Accuracy.
Typed 250 characters in 1 minute with 96% accuracy: Gross WPM = 50, Net WPM = 48. Average typist: 40 WPM. Professional: 65-75 WPM. Expert: 100+ WPM.
Focus on accuracy first, speed follows naturally. Practice touch typing (not looking at the keyboard). Use home row position (fingers on ASDF JKL;). Take daily 5-minute tests to track improvement.