WPM calculator
Typed something on paper, in a document or in another test? Enter the numbers below and get your typing speed in words per minute.
Gross WPM-
Net WPM-
Accuracy-
Characters per minute-
Keystrokes per hour-
Fill in the number typed and the time to see your speed.
Convert between units
Type a number in any box and the other two update. CPM is WPM times 5, and KPH is WPM times 300.
How the numbers are worked out
- Gross WPM = (characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes. If you entered words, it is words ÷ minutes.
- Net WPM = gross WPM − (mistakes ÷ minutes).
- Accuracy = (characters − mistakes) ÷ characters. It is shown when you entered characters.
For the full story, read how to calculate WPM. To measure your speed on the spot, take the typing test. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere.
Questions
How do I calculate my WPM?
Divide the characters you typed by five to get words, then divide the words by the minutes you typed.
What is the difference between gross and net WPM?
Gross WPM counts everything you typed. Net WPM takes away mistakes.
How many characters is a word?
Five, including the space. It is a standard that makes scores comparable.
How do I convert WPM to keystrokes per hour?
Multiply WPM by 300.