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Average typing speed and what counts as a good WPM

Take the test above to see where you are, then compare your result with the typical ranges below.

Typical typing speeds

Under 25 WPM: hunt-and-peck typing, looking at the keyboard most of the time.
25–40 WPM: typical for people who type with a few fingers.
Around 40 WPM: a common average for adults.
50–60 WPM: a good result for office work and studies.
70–80 WPM: fast; common among people who type all day.
Over 90 WPM: professional level, typists and competitive typists.

Accuracy matters as much as speed

A score of 60 WPM at 85% accuracy is slower in real work than 50 WPM at 98%, because every mistake has to be found and fixed. Aim for 95% accuracy or more and let speed grow from there.

How to raise your WPM

Learn to type without looking: the lessons start from the home row and add keys row by row. Then use short daily sessions, the adaptive mode that drills your weak letters, and a ghost of your best result to beat. Most people gain 10–20 WPM in two months of 15 minutes a day.

Average typing speed and what counts as a good WPM

Typical typing speeds

Accuracy matters as much as speed

How to raise your WPM

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