liminfoTyping Speed Test
Free web tool: Typing Speed Test
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs. How vexingly quick daft zebras jump.
Time
60s
WPM
0
Accuracy
100.0%
Characters
0
Errors
0
About Typing Speed Test
The Typing Speed Test measures how fast and accurately you type in a timed 60-second session. Start typing in the text area and the timer begins automatically. As you type, each character is highlighted in real time: correct characters turn green, incorrect characters are marked red with a red background, and the next expected character is highlighted in blue. The test ends either when you complete the passage or when the 60-second timer runs out.
Five different English paragraphs are randomly selected for each new test session, covering vocabulary from general knowledge, technology, programming, science, and motivational quotes. This variety ensures your results are not affected by memorization. After each test, you see your WPM (words per minute, calculated as characters typed divided by 5 then divided by elapsed minutes), accuracy percentage, total characters typed, and total errors.
WPM is the industry-standard metric for typing speed, used in hiring assessments, typing certification programs, and personal development tracking. Typical adult typing speeds range from 40 to 60 WPM, while professional typists and data entry specialists often exceed 80 WPM. Regular practice with this tool can help you identify error patterns, build muscle memory for common letter combinations, and progressively improve your baseline speed over time.
Key Features
- 60-second timed typing test with automatic start on first keystroke
- Real-time character highlighting: green for correct, red for errors, blue cursor for next character
- WPM calculation using the standard 5-characters-per-word method
- Accuracy percentage displayed as you type and in the final results
- Error count and total character count shown alongside WPM and accuracy
- Five randomly selected English paragraphs to prevent score inflation through memorization
- New Test button resets the timer and loads a fresh random paragraph instantly
- 100% browser-side processing — no data sent to any server, completely private
Frequently Asked Questions
How is WPM calculated in this typing test?
WPM (words per minute) is calculated using the standard method: total characters typed divided by 5 (the average word length), then divided by the elapsed time in minutes. For example, if you type 250 characters in 60 seconds, your WPM is (250 / 5) / 1 = 50 WPM. This is the same formula used by most professional typing assessment tools.
How is typing accuracy calculated?
Accuracy is calculated as: (1 − errors / total characters typed) × 100. Each character you type that does not match the expected character in the passage counts as one error. The accuracy updates in real time as you type and is displayed as a percentage rounded to one decimal place.
What is a good WPM score?
The average adult types between 40 and 60 WPM. Scores above 60 WPM are considered above average, and scores above 80 WPM are generally considered professional-level. Data entry jobs typically require at least 60-70 WPM. Competitive typists can exceed 120 WPM with high accuracy.
Does the test penalize for errors?
Error characters are highlighted in red and counted in your error total, which directly impacts your accuracy score. However, WPM is based on total characters typed regardless of errors. This means high errors with fast typing will show a high WPM but low accuracy — true proficiency requires both speed and accuracy.
Can I redo the test with a different paragraph?
Yes. Click the "New Test" button to immediately reset the timer, clear your input, and load a new randomly selected paragraph. The paragraph is chosen at random from five options, so you may occasionally see the same paragraph twice in a row.
Why does the timer start when I begin typing?
The timer starts automatically when you type the first character, so you have unlimited time to read the passage before committing. This approach eliminates the pressure of countdown anxiety and lets you focus on accuracy from your very first keystroke.
What happens when the 60-second timer reaches zero?
When the timer reaches zero, the test ends automatically: the textarea is disabled, and your final WPM, accuracy, character count, and error count are displayed. The results reflect the performance across the entire 60-second window.
How can I improve my typing speed?
Consistent daily practice is the most effective approach. Focus on accuracy first — reducing errors builds correct muscle memory faster than forcing speed. Practice common letter combinations and try touch-typing with all ten fingers. Regularly taking this test helps you track improvement over time and identify which characters or bigrams you slow down on.