Typing Speed Test Online — Measure Your WPM
Free online typing speed test: measure your WPM, CPM, accuracy and errors. Choose 1, 3 or 5 minutes or no limit. Runs in your browser, no sign-up required.
About the typing speed test
This online typing speed test is a simple, honest way to measure how fast you really type. Pick a language (English or Russian), choose a duration (1, 3, 5 minutes or no limit), and press any key — the timer starts automatically and the sample text appears. Correct keystrokes count toward your WPM (words per minute) and accuracy: errors are highlighted in red and correct letters in gray. Free, no sign-up.
WPM is the standard typing-speed metric: the number of "words" per minute, where one word equals 5 characters (spaces included). 40 WPM is an average user, 60 WPM is confident typing, 80+ WPM marks an experienced typist or programmer, and 100+ WPM is professional level. Accuracy is tracked separately: the percentage of correct keystrokes out of the total. Your real result is the combination of WPM × accuracy — 90 WPM at 80% accuracy is slower in practice than 70 WPM at 98%, because every mistake has to be corrected.
Everything runs locally in your browser — the text, stats and result are never sent to a server. The test works on phones, tablets and computers (Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux). Take it a few times with different durations to track your progress: a short 1-minute test reveals your peak speed, while a 5-minute test shows your endurance and average pace over the long haul.
When a typing speed test comes in handy
Preparing for a data-entry or secretarial job
Roles like data-entry clerk, secretary, assistant, copywriter or audio transcriptionist often require a minimum typing speed (around 40 WPM). Measure where you stand now, practice, and walk into the interview with a real number instead of "pretty fast."
School and college computer-science courses
A "keyboard typing speed" lesson in IT and computer-science classes: students take a typing speed test, record their WPM, retest a month later and see the progress. Great for homework and touch-typing assessments.
Touch-typing practice
If you're learning to touch-type — the ten-finger method without looking at the keyboard — this test works as a daily benchmark. Set it to 3 minutes, type using only the correct fingers, and watch your accuracy (which matters more than speed). After 2–3 weeks of regular sessions, your WPM will climb noticeably.
Benchmarking your pace and checking after gaming
Gamers — especially in MMOs, esports and shooters — type a lot in chat. Measure your speed before and after a gaming session to see how fast you really write. It's also handy for testing a new keyboard: compare your WPM on the old one versus the new one to find out whether the upgrade actually made you faster.
Frequently asked questions
What is WPM and how is it calculated?
WPM (words per minute) is the number of words you type per minute. By the standard formula, one "word" equals 5 characters, spaces included. So if you type 250 correct characters in a minute, your WPM is 50. Only correct keystrokes count — errors earn no speed. Alongside it we show CPM (characters per minute), which is often a more intuitive metric for longer words.
How is accuracy calculated?
Accuracy = (correct keystrokes) ÷ (all keystrokes) × 100%. Backspace isn't counted in the total — it only moves the cursor back. If you type a character wrong, delete it and enter the right one, both attempts count toward the denominator, so accuracy drops slightly. A solid range for confident typing is 95–98%, and professional level is above 98%.
How does the English test differ from the Russian one?
Russian words are longer on average than English ones (about 5.7 characters versus 4.7), so at the same CPM your WPM in Russian will be lower. That's normal. The layouts differ too: the Russian ЙЦУКЕН layout leans on the central rows and the letters "о", "и", "а", while English QWERTY relies on "e", "t", "a". Don't compare WPM across languages directly — train each layout separately.
Can I save or download my result?
When the test finishes, a "Copy result" button appears — it puts a line with your WPM, accuracy and time on the clipboard so you can paste it into notes, a chat or a progress spreadsheet. You can also take a screenshot — the simplest way to keep the final results card with the numbers and caption.
Is the typing tool safe to use?
Yes. The test runs entirely in your browser: the sample text, your input and the stats are never sent anywhere. No registration, no email, no paid subscriptions — just open the page, press a key and take the test. If you close the tab, your progress isn't saved — the result lives only until you reload the page.