Typing Speed Calculator
Words per minute with accuracy adjustment.
Enter your values
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.
Results
- Net WPM
- 56.6
- Gross WPM
- 58
- Accuracy
- 97.6%
- Characters per minute
- 290
Quick answer
Net WPM subtracts one word per uncorrected error from your gross typing speed.
Gross WPM = (characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes
How to use the Typing Speed Calculator
- 1Count the characters you typed including spaces.
- 2Enter the time taken in minutes.
- 3Enter errors you left uncorrected.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed?
40 WPM is average; 65+ is professional level.
Why divide by five?
A 'word' is standardised as five characters including the space.