40–50 WPM is average, 60–80 WPM is proficient for office roles, and 80–100+ WPM is advanced. For most jobs, 55–65 WPM with 95%+ accuracy is more than sufficient. Learn more in our guide on what is a good WPM.
Free Typing Speed Test – 60 Second WPM Test
Check your typing speed in 15, 30, 60, 120, or 300 seconds. Get accurate WPM, raw WPM, and accuracy scores instantly — no account required.
How the timed typing speed test works
When you start a timed test, a passage of common English words appears on screen. Type the words as quickly and accurately as you can. The timer counts down from your chosen duration — 15, 30, 60, 120, or 300 seconds. When time runs out (or you press Enter), your results appear: net WPM, raw WPM, accuracy percentage, and the number of errors made.
Your score is saved locally in your browser, so you can track progress over time on the Stats page without creating an account.
What each metric means
Net WPM
Correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes. This is the standard metric used by employers and typing certifications. It penalizes errors.
Raw WPM
Every character typed ÷ 5 ÷ minutes, including errors. Shows your top speed before accuracy corrections.
Accuracy %
Percentage of correctly typed characters. Aim for 95%+ before trying to increase raw speed.
Error count
Total mistakes made during the test. Use this to identify weak spots — common culprits are "th", "ing", uppercase letters, and punctuation.
Which test duration should you use?
The right duration depends on your goal:
- 15 seconds — Best for measuring peak burst speed. Results vary more due to test length.
- 30 seconds — Good daily warm-up. Fast enough to repeat 5–10 times in a session.
- 60 seconds — The standard benchmark. Long enough for your rhythm to stabilize, short enough to repeat often. Use this for official personal bests.
- 120 seconds — Tests sustained speed. Reveals fatigue and consistency over a longer stretch.
- 300 seconds (5 minutes) — Endurance test. Close to the length used in many typing certification exams and job assessments.
How to improve your typing speed
The timed test is your baseline — use it strategically:
- Start with accuracy. If your accuracy is below 95%, slow down. Speed built on top of sloppy habits always plateaus early.
- Identify your problem keys. Look at which characters produce the most errors. Practice those letter combinations specifically.
- Use the 60s test as your daily benchmark. Take one test at the start and one at the end of each practice session. The gap shows what the session achieved.
- Vary test lengths. Use 15s tests for sprint practice and 120s tests for stamina. Both build different parts of the skill.
- Practice at 110% of your comfortable speed. Always type slightly faster than feels easy — that's the edge where improvement happens.
For a structured daily plan, read our best typing practice routine guide.
Typing speed benchmarks by profession
Different jobs have different WPM requirements. Here is what is typically expected:
Data Entry Clerk
60–80 WPM
Administrative Assistant
50–70 WPM
Customer Support
45–65 WPM
Software Developer
50–80 WPM
Court Reporter / Transcriptionist
200+ WPM (steno)
Writer / Journalist
60–90 WPM
Read more about typing tests for job applications and what employers actually look for.
Timed typing test FAQ
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