The standard formula treats every 5 characters as one word, so WPM = (characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ minutes elapsed. Gross WPM counts everything you typed; net WPM counts only the characters that match the sample, which rewards accuracy.

What is the difference between gross and net WPM?

Gross WPM is your raw speed based on all characters typed. Net WPM counts only the characters that match the sample, so mistakes lower it. Net WPM is the fairer measure of useful typing speed.

What is a good typing speed?

Around 40 WPM is average, 60 to 80 WPM is fast, and professional typists often exceed 100 WPM. Aim to keep accuracy above 95% — speed without accuracy slows you down overall.

How is accuracy calculated?

Accuracy is the percentage of characters you typed that match the sample at the same position. Highlighting shows correct characters in one colour and mistakes in another as you go.

When does the timer start and stop?

The timer starts automatically on your first keystroke, not when the page loads, and locks in your final result when you reach the end of the sample. Press Reset to try again.

How can I type faster?

Practise touch typing without looking at the keys, keep your fingers on the home row, and prioritise accuracy first — fixing fewer mistakes raises your net WPM more than rushing does.

Is what I type sent anywhere?

No. The entire test, including the timer and accuracy scoring, runs in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored.

Words Per Minute Typing Test

Words per minute typing test

This typing test measures your speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy in real time. You type a sample sentence and watch your gross WPM, net WPM, and accuracy update live, with every correct and incorrect character highlighted as you go — so you can see exactly where you slip.

How it works

WPM uses the universal standard where one word equals five characters, which keeps the score comparable across different sentences. The timer starts on your first keystroke, then:

WPM = (characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes elapsed

Gross WPM counts every character you typed, while net WPM counts only the characters that match the sample at the right position, so errors drag it down. Accuracy is the share of your characters that match.

Metric	What it measures
Gross WPM	Raw speed, including mistakes
Net WPM	Speed counting only correct characters
Accuracy	Percentage of characters typed correctly

Example

Suppose you type 250 characters in 60 seconds with 5 mistakes. Gross WPM = (250 ÷ 5) ÷ 1 = 50 WPM. Net WPM counts the 245 correct characters: (245 ÷ 5) ÷ 1 = 49 WPM, at 98% accuracy.

Nothing you type is ever uploaded — the whole test runs on your device.