5 minute typing test
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Five minutes is the length many job applications and typing certificates use. It tests more than finger speed: it also tests how well you keep your focus and how steady your accuracy stays as you get tired.
Your WPM is your correct characters divided by five and by the minutes you typed. Here is what different speeds add up to in 5 minutes:
| Speed | Words in 5 minutes | Characters |
|---|---|---|
| 30 WPM | 150 words | 750 characters |
| 40 WPM | 200 words | 1000 characters |
| 50 WPM | 250 words | 1250 characters |
| 60 WPM | 300 words | 1500 characters |
| 80 WPM | 400 words | 2000 characters |
| 100 WPM | 500 words | 2500 characters |
Most people score a little lower than on a one minute test, often 5% to 10%. Do not worry if your five minute number looks smaller. Employers who ask for five minutes expect that, and they care more about accuracy than a top speed.
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.
Pick a pace you could hold for ten minutes and stay there. Sit with your back supported, keep your wrists level, and take a deep breath after each line to stay loose.
A short sprint can be lucky. Five minutes shows your normal working speed and how many mistakes you make over a longer stretch.
For most office jobs 40 to 50 WPM with high accuracy is enough. Administrative and data entry roles often ask for 50 to 70 WPM.
You can take a screenshot or get the free certificate. Some employers want their own test, so check what they accept.