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Typing Speed Calculator

Typing speed is expressed in words per minute (WPM), but errors count against you. Enter how many words you typed, in how much time, and with how many errors to see your true speed.

min

Result

48 wpm

Net typing speed

Gross typing speed
50 wpm
Accuracy
96%
How this was calculated
  1. 1Gross speed: words รท minutes250 รท 5 = 50 wpm
  2. 2Net speed: gross โˆ’ (errors รท minutes)50 โˆ’ (10 รท 5) = 48 wpm

Formula

Net WPM = (words รท minutes) โˆ’ (errors รท minutes)

Gross speed counts everything you typed, regardless of errors. Net speed subtracts one word per error, giving a fairer picture of your real typing skill. Accuracy expresses what percentage of your words were error-free.

Worked examples

250 words in 5 minutes, 10 errors

โ†’ Gross 50 WPM, net 48 WPM, accuracy 96%.

Common mistakes

  • Only reporting gross speed, which makes an inaccurate typist look faster than they are.

When to use it

  • Tracking your progress while practising typing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good typing speed?

On average people type 40 to 60 WPM; experienced typists reach 70 to 100+ WPM.

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