Typing Test — 1-Minute WPM & Accuracy

About This Typing Test (How WPM & Accuracy Work)

This typing test helps you measure and improve your typing speed in a clear, consistent way. It is designed as a privacy-first tool that runs entirely in your browser, so you can practice without accounts, tracking, or uploads. The goal is simple: type the provided passage as accurately and smoothly as you can, then review your results to understand where your technique is strong and where it can grow. Whether you are preparing for a typing test, improving professional typing skills, or just curious about your WPM, this calculator gives you a reliable baseline.

Here is the core idea behind the calculation. WPM (words per minute) is based on a standard word length of five characters, including spaces and punctuation. The formula is correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes. This keeps the scoring fair across different texts. Accuracy measures how clean your typing is and is computed as correct keystrokes ÷ total keystrokes × 100%. A simple way to interpret your overall performance is net WPM ≈ WPM × (accuracy% ÷ 100). In practice, boosting accuracy first usually increases net speed faster than trying to type faster with frequent errors.

To use the typing test step by step:

1. Click into the typing area and begin when you are ready.
2. Type the text exactly as shown, including punctuation and capitalization.
3. Keep a steady rhythm, correcting mistakes as you go.
4. Finish the passage or let the timer end, then review your WPM and accuracy.
5. Use the summary and best scores to track progress over multiple rounds.

For fair comparisons, avoid copy/paste or autocorrect. Mobile and tablet users will naturally see lower WPM than on a full keyboard, and that is normal. Differences in keyboard layout or spelling variants do not affect the math because the test checks exact character matches. Everything happens locally on your device, and the best scores displayed are saved only in your browser.

Practical Technique Tips

• Posture: Sit upright, shoulders relaxed, wrists neutral.
• Home row: Place your fingers on ASDF (left) and JKL; (right).
• Eyes on the text: Build muscle memory; avoid looking down.
• Rhythm over bursts: Steady cadence beats spiky speed.
• Short sessions: 3–5 one-minute rounds, rest, repeat.
• Ergonomics: Use comfortable lighting and take regular breaks.

Reading Your Results

A rising accuracy line with stable WPM shows durable skill. Spiky WPM with falling accuracy suggests you are outrunning technique—slow slightly, rebuild precision, then re-accelerate. This typing speed test is useful for students, job seekers, and anyone practicing keyboarding for school, work, or gaming chat. Use it consistently and you will see measurable gains in both speed and control.