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Used by job seekers, students, and employers since 2009.

~55 WPMNational Average
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Typing Speed Test

Build your speed, sharpen your accuracy, and get ready for job screening tests with the guides below.

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How It Works

Simple, Private, Instant

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Start Typing

Click the test area and begin. The timer starts when you type your first character - no countdown pressure.

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Type the Passage

Follow the highlighted text. Errors are marked in red after each word - accuracy counts, so focus on clean typing.

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See Your Results

Your WPM, CPM, and accuracy appear instantly when time runs out. No email. No account. Just your score.

Benchmarks

Is My Typing Speed Good?

Here's how typing speeds stack up for everyday typists and job seekers:

Typing Speed Benchmarks
Skill Level Speed Notes
Beginner < 25 WPM Hunt-and-peck typist; significant room to improve
Below Average 25–40 WPM Improving; enough for basic tasks
Average 40–55 WPM Meets most general job requirements
Above Average 55–70 WPM Comfortable for most office and admin roles
Fast 70–90 WPM Competitive; strong candidate for typing-focused jobs
Professional 90–120 WPM Top-tier; transcriptionists, court reporters
Expert 120+ WPM Rare; competition level typing speed

For job-specific requirements, see the Typing Speed Guide or the 10 Key Test page.

Privacy

Your Test Is 100% Private

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No Email Required

We never ask for your email address. Results appear on screen and go nowhere else.

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Always Free

No "premium" tier. No results held behind a paywall. Never. We've been this way since 2009.

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Free for Businesses Too

Use our test to screen job applicants at no cost. Built-in verification prevents score falsification.

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Instant Results

Unlike some sites that email you results (and sell your contact info), ours appear the moment you finish.

Quick Tips

How to Improve Your WPM

Stop looking at the keyboard. Glancing down breaks your reading flow and costs you speed. Train your fingers to find the keys without visual confirmation.
Accuracy before speed. Fast but sloppy is slower than steady and clean. Errors cost more time to fix than the speed you gained. Aim for 98%+ accuracy before pushing for speed.
Use all ten fingers. Even if it feels slower at first, proper touch typing with all fingers is the only path to 70+ WPM.
Practice in short bursts. 10 minutes of focused practice daily beats one hour of sporadic effort. Muscle memory builds through repetition over time.
Sit properly. Feet flat, back supported, wrists slightly elevated - correct posture reduces fatigue and lets you type longer without errors creeping in.
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Common Typing Test Questions

What does CPM mean in typing test results?
CPM stands for Characters Per Minute - the total number of individual characters (including spaces) you type per minute. WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated by dividing CPM by 5, since the average English word is 5 characters long. , Peg
Is 40 WPM considered slow?
No - 40 WPM is around the national average and meets the requirements for most general office jobs. It's not considered slow at all. If you're aiming for data entry or administrative roles, targeting 50–60 WPM with high accuracy is a strong goal. , Alli C.
I got 92 WPM with 100% accuracy and was rated 'moderate.' That seems wrong?
92 WPM is actually very fast - top 5–10% of typists. Rating labels can be misleading. What matters is the raw score: 90+ WPM with perfect accuracy is excellent for virtually any job posting. , David
Can businesses use this typing test to screen applicants?
Yes. TestMyTyping.com has always been free for both individuals and businesses. Our built-in verification system helps ensure results aren't falsified. No account, no fee - just share the link with your applicants. , Donna
I need to pass a civil service typing test. Any tips?
Practice with the same time limit as your actual test (usually 5 minutes). Focus on accuracy first - errors hurt your score significantly in official tests. Practice daily for 2–3 weeks before the exam and you'll see measurable improvement. , Site visitor
Can I print my typing test results?
Yes. After the test completes, use your browser's print function (File → Print Preview). Your results appear on the second page of the print preview. Select page 2 only and you'll have a clean printout. , kattara
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