3 minute typing test
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Three minutes is a common length for typing practice and for school and office tests that want more than a quick sprint. It is long enough that fatigue and focus start to matter, and short enough that most people can finish without losing interest.
Your WPM is your correct characters divided by five and by the minutes you typed. Here is what different speeds add up to in 3 minutes:
| Speed | Words in 3 minutes | Characters |
|---|---|---|
| 30 WPM | 90 words | 450 characters |
| 40 WPM | 120 words | 600 characters |
| 50 WPM | 150 words | 750 characters |
| 60 WPM | 180 words | 900 characters |
| 80 WPM | 240 words | 1200 characters |
| 100 WPM | 300 words | 1500 characters |
It is normal to score a few WPM below your one minute result, often around 3% to 6% lower. The drop shows how well you keep your speed and your accuracy when the test does not end quickly.
For comparison, most people type between 38 and 45 WPM, 45 to 65 is good, and 65 and up is fast. See the full table on the average typing speed page.
Relax your shoulders and wrists before you start, and breathe normally. Tension is the most common reason a speed that feels fine for a minute falls apart by the third.
The same bands as any typing test apply: 45 to 65 WPM is good, 65 and above is fast. A three minute score close to your one minute score is a very good sign.
At 50 WPM you type about 150 words in three minutes, and at 70 WPM about 210 words.
Some do, though one and five minutes are more common. Check the job ad, and practise on the same length.