Typing test for adults
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If you type every day for work but have never checked your speed, this is a good place to start. One minute is enough for a fair number.
| Speed | What it means |
|---|---|
| Under 30 WPM | Hunting for keys. Touch typing lessons will help a lot. |
| 30 to 45 WPM | About average. Fine for email and chat. |
| 45 to 65 WPM | Good. Meets most job requirements. |
| 65 to 90 WPM | Fast. Few glances at the keyboard. |
| 90 WPM and up | Very fast. Daily writers and competitive typists. |
See the average typing speed page for more on what the numbers mean.
Adults who learn to touch type usually gain 10 to 20 WPM in a month of short daily practice. Habits you built over twenty years take a few weeks to change, and your speed may dip at first. Start with lesson 1 or follow the 30 day practice plan.
Take a longer test, such as the 5 minute test, and watch your accuracy as well as your speed. Employers usually care about both. If you are applying for a job, see typing test for job applications.
About 40 WPM, with most people between 38 and 45 WPM. Studies of large groups give slightly different numbers.
Yes. It is above average and meets most job requirements.
Yes. A few weeks of short daily practice is enough to change the habit.