Typing Test
Type the text as fast and accurately as you can.
What is the Typing Speed Test?
The typing speed test (or WPM test) is an online tool that measures how many words you can type per minute and your accuracy. You type a short passage; the test calculates your words per minute (WPM) and character-level accuracy. It’s used by students, office workers, writers, and anyone who wants to improve or benchmark their typing—free on TinkerHub, no sign-up required.
A fast, accurate typing speed saves time and reduces errors. This typing test online gives you instant feedback so you can track progress and practice regularly.
How the Typing Test Works
- Start: Click to begin. A passage appears and a timer starts when you type the first character.
- Type the text: Type the passage exactly as shown. Mistakes count against accuracy; you can keep typing to finish.
- Finish: When your text matches the passage, the test ends and shows your WPM and accuracy.
- WPM: Words per minute is calculated from the number of words completed and the time taken (1 word ≈ 5 characters).
Average Typing Speed Explained
- Average typist: About 40 WPM with moderate accuracy. Many casual users fall in the 30–50 WPM range.
- Good typist: 60–80 WPM with high accuracy is solid for work and school.
- Advanced: 100+ WPM with high accuracy is achievable with touch typing and practice. Accuracy matters as much as speed for real-world use.
Tips to Improve Your Typing Speed
- Learn touch typing (home row, correct fingers) so you don’t look at the keyboard.
- Prioritize accuracy first; speed will improve as you make fewer errors.
- Practice daily with our typing speed test; try to beat your previous score.
- Use a comfortable keyboard and posture to avoid fatigue and injury.
- Start with shorter sessions and increase as your stamina improves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good typing speed (WPM)?
Average typing speed is about 40 WPM. Good typists reach 60–80 WPM, and advanced typists often exceed 100 WPM. Professional typists and transcriptionists may reach 120+ WPM with high accuracy.
How is typing speed (WPM) calculated?
Words per minute (WPM) is calculated by dividing the number of words you typed by the time taken in minutes. Standard word length is often 5 characters. Our typing test uses your completed text and elapsed time to show your WPM and accuracy.
Is this typing test free?
Yes. The typing speed test on TinkerHub is free. No sign-up or download required. You can take as many tests as you want to practice and track your progress.
How can I improve my typing speed?
Practice regularly with varied texts, focus on accuracy first then speed, use proper finger placement (touch typing), and avoid looking at the keyboard. Taking our typing test repeatedly and aiming to beat your previous score helps build speed and consistency.
What is typing accuracy?
Typing accuracy is the percentage of characters you typed correctly compared to the given text. Higher accuracy with good WPM is better than very fast typing with many errors. Our test shows both WPM and accuracy so you can improve both.
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