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Typing Speed Calculator (WPM)

Measure your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) or calculate how long it takes to type a given number of words.

Word Count

Time (Minutes)

WPM Formula

WPM = Word Count ÷ Time (minutes)

Average: 40–60 WPM. Professional: 80–100 WPM. Expert: 100+ WPM. World record: 212 WPM.

Frequently Asked Questions

WPM (Words Per Minute) measures how many words you type in a given time. Formula: WPM = Word Count ÷ Time (minutes). For example, if you typed 250 words in 5 minutes: 250 ÷ 5 = 50 WPM. In net typing speed calculations, errors are also deducted: Net WPM = Gross WPM − (Errors × 1).

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