Typing Test — 1-Minute WPM & Accuracy
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WPM & Accuracy (live)
FAQ
How do you calculate WPM?
WPM = (correct characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes elapsed. Accuracy = correct keystrokes ÷ total keystrokes.
What counts as an error?
Any character that doesn’t match the target at the current position, or extra characters typed beyond a word’s length.
About This Typing Test (How WPM & Accuracy Work)
This privacy-first typing test measures your speed and consistency using the long-standing industry convention: WPM (words per minute) is calculated as correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes. We count only characters that match the target text at the current position, so you can focus on clean, repeatable technique rather than “mashing” keys. Accuracy is correct keystrokes ÷ total keystrokes × 100%. A simple way to think about your overall performance is net WPM ≈ WPM × (accuracy% ÷ 100). Improving accuracy first usually lifts your net speed faster than chasing raw WPM.
For fair comparisons, try to type naturally (no copy/paste or autocorrect). Mobile and tablet users will generally see lower WPM than on a physical keyboard—that’s normal. Keyboard layout differences (UK ISO vs US ANSI) and spelling variants (UK/US English) do not change how WPM is computed, because the test evaluates exact character matches rather than dictionary words. Everything runs in your browser; no text or results are uploaded.
Practical Technique Tips
- Posture: Sit upright, shoulders relaxed, wrists neutral. Keep the keyboard close and low; avoid resting your wrists on the edge.
- Home row: Place your fingers on ASDF (left) and JKL; (right). Use the correct finger per key—even if it feels slower at first.
- Eyes on the text: Resist looking down. Let muscle memory build; it compounds quickly with consistent practice.
- Rhythm over bursts: Aim for steady cadence. Speed follows accuracy and rhythm.
- Short sessions: Do 3–5 one-minute rounds, pause, then repeat. Small, frequent practice beats marathons.
- Ergonomics: Screen top near eye level, gentle brightness, and 20-20-20 breaks (every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds).
Reading Your Results
A rising accuracy line with stable WPM usually means you’re building durable skill. Spiky WPM with falling accuracy suggests you’re outrunning technique—slow slightly, then re-accelerate. If you’re preparing for coding or essay work, practice with longer passages to reduce backspace habits and build flow.