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Typing Speed Test

One minute, one paragraph: find out how many words per minute you type and how accurately.

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Every morning my grandfather walks to the small park at the end of our lane. He leaves the house before the milk van arrives and comes back when the sun is warm on the walls. He says that the first hour of the day belongs to the person who wakes up for it. In the park he meets the same group of friends. One of them was a postman for thirty years and still knows the name of every family in the colony. Another taught science in the government school and likes to point at birds and tell us where they come from. They walk four rounds together, slowly, and then sit on the bench near the neem tree. They talk about cricket, the price of vegetables and the new bus route. Sometimes they argue, but they always laugh before they leave. When I go with him on holidays, I notice how much he sees on the way. He greets the flower seller, checks whether the tap near the gate has been fixed and picks up a plastic bottle that someone has dropped. I used to think a walk was only exercise. Now I think it is also a way of paying attention to the place where you live.
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Typing test · English typing test

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Duration

The timer starts with your first key press.

What your speed means

Net speedWhat it means
Below 20 WPMBeginner. Focus on touch typing lessons before timed tests.
20–30 WPMImproving. Enough for some Hindi tests; keep building accuracy.
30–40 WPMExam-ready for many clerical posts with good accuracy.
40–60 WPMStrong. Comfortable for court and data entry tests.
Above 60 WPMFast. Work on stamina for long transcription tests.

How the test is scored

We use the standard definition: every five characters, including spaces, is one word. Gross speed is the words you typed divided by the minutes taken. Net speed then subtracts one word per minute for each word that is still wrong at the end, because that is how most recruitment tests judge speed. Accuracy is the share of characters you typed correctly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average typing speed?+

Many casual typists type around 30–40 WPM. Trained typists reach 50–70 WPM or more.

What is KDPH?+

Key depressions per hour. 1 WPM equals 300 KDPH, so 35 WPM is 10,500 KDPH.

How long should a speed test be?+

One minute gives a quick estimate. For exam readiness, test yourself over 5 to 10 minutes.

How can I type faster?+

Learn touch typing, practise daily for 20–30 minutes, and focus on accuracy first. Speed follows.