Typing Speed Test
Typing Speed Test
A classic 60-second typing test. Type the highlighted words as fast and accurately as possible to measure your WPM (Words Per Minute) and accuracy.
Test Your Typing Speed
Type the text below as quickly and accurately as possible
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How it works
Start the timer, then type the displayed text. Your WPM and accuracy update as you type, and you'll see a full breakdown when the test ends.
Why use a typing speed test?
A typing speed test is one of the most effective ways to measure and improve your typing ability. Whether you are a student trying to keep up with assignments, a professional preparing reports, or a developer writing code, your typing speed directly affects your productivity. By regularly testing your speed, you can identify weak areas ? such as specific letter combinations that slow you down ? and work on them systematically.
Our Speed Test tracks three key metrics: WPM (Words Per Minute), which counts only perfectly typed words; Raw WPM, which estimates speed based on total characters; and Net WPM, which adjusts raw speed for errors. Together, these give you a complete picture of your typing performance and help you set realistic improvement goals.
Tips to improve your speed
Focus on accuracy first ? speed will follow naturally. Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF and JKL;) and use the correct finger for each key. Avoid looking at the keyboard; instead, train yourself to feel the key positions. Start with the "Easy Words" difficulty and gradually move to "Complex Sentences" as your confidence grows. Most importantly, practice consistently ? even 10 minutes a day can lead to significant improvement over a few weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
It builds consistency. Repeating short timed sessions helps you keep a steady rhythm, notice where errors happen, and improve accuracy before pushing for higher speed.
Beginners typically type between 20-35 WPM. An intermediate typist reaches 40-60 WPM, while advanced typists hit 70-100+ WPM. The average office worker types around 40 WPM, so anything above that is already above average.
WPM counts only words you typed completely and correctly. Raw WPM estimates your speed based on total characters typed divided by 5. Net WPM is Raw WPM minus a penalty for errors ? this is the metric used for certificates and is the most accurate measure of your true typing speed.
For best results, take the typing test at least once daily. Short, consistent sessions of 5-10 minutes are more effective than occasional long practice sessions. Track your progress over time to see how your speed and accuracy improve week by week.
Yes, harder difficulty levels use longer words and complex sentences that naturally slow your typing speed. However, practicing on harder levels builds real-world typing skills faster since everyday typing includes punctuation, capitalization, and varied vocabulary.
What is the Typing Speed Test?
The Typing Alpha Speed Test is a free online typing test that measures your WPM (words per minute), accuracy, CPM (characters per minute), and error rate in a 60-second session. Get a professional letter grade and track your personal best over time.
Whether you're preparing for a job that requires fast typing, a student working on school projects, or a programmer who wants to code faster, this typing speed test gives you accurate, real-time feedback to measure and improve your skills. The test supports 20+ languages and three difficulty levels.
We focus on Net WPM (your speed minus errors) because real-world typing speed that's full of mistakes isn't actually faster. Train accuracy first, and speed will follow naturally.