Typing Speed Calculator
Words per minute with accuracy adjustment.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Net WPM
- 56.6
- Gross WPM
- 58
- Accuracy
- 97.6%
- Characters per minute
- 290
Quick answer
Net WPM subtracts one word per uncorrected error from your gross typing speed.
Gross WPM = (characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes
How to use the Typing Speed Calculator
- 1Count the characters you typed including spaces.
- 2Enter the time taken in minutes.
- 3Enter errors you left uncorrected.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Characters typed1450
- Time5 min
- Uncorrected errors7
Results
- Net WPM56.6
- Gross WPM58
- Accuracy97.6%
- Characters per minute290
Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed?
40 WPM is average; 65+ is professional level.
Why divide by five?
A 'word' is standardised as five characters including the space.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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