Typing speed test
Retype the sentences as fast as you can, you have 60 seconds. At the end you'll see your words per minute (WPM), your accuracy, and your personal best.
What is WPM and what is a good typing speed?
WPM ("words per minute") measures how many words you type in one minute; by convention one word equals 5 characters, so sentences with long or short words produce comparable scores. Hunt-and-peck typists who watch the keyboard usually land between 30 and 40 WPM, an office worker who types daily cruises at 50-60, and a professional typist tops 80. Above 100 WPM with good accuracy you're in rare company. Accuracy matters as much as raw speed, though: 70 WPM with constant backspacing to fix mistakes ends up slower than a clean 55.
How to actually improve your typing
The real leap comes from touch typing with all ten fingers, eyes off the keyboard: each finger owns its columns and your thumbs handle the space bar. Your speed will crater at first, but after a few weeks of daily practice (10-15 minutes is enough) you'll blow past your old limits. The golden rule is accuracy before speed, mistakes cost more time than rushing ever saves. Retake the test over several days: your saved best score tracks your progress.