Typing Speed & Accuracy Calculator
Words per minute and accuracy from your typing test result. Results update as you type.
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About the Typing Speed & Accuracy Calculator
Work out your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy from a typing test result. Enter how much you typed, the uncorrected mistakes and the time taken.
It shows gross speed, net speed after mistakes, accuracy and characters per minute.
The calculation runs in your browser, so the numbers you enter are not uploaded or stored.
Typing Speed & Accuracy Calculator example
Amount typed: 210
Uncorrected mistakes: 6
Minutes: 4
Seconds: 0Net typing speed: 51 WPM
Gross speed: 52.5 WPM
Accuracy: 97.1%
Characters per minute: 263
Where this sits: FastHow it is calculated
A “word” is counted as 5 characters. Gross WPM is words typed ÷ minutes. Net WPM subtracts the uncorrected mistakes per minute. Accuracy is (typed − mistakes) ÷ typed × 100.
Gross WPM = (characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutesNet WPM = gross WPM − mistakes ÷ minutesAccuracy = (typed − mistakes) ÷ typed × 100
What to enter
- Uncorrected mistakes. In the same unit (words or characters).
How to use the Typing Speed & Accuracy Calculator
- Fill in the fields above. Required fields are marked, optional ones can be left blank and fall back to the defaults described on this page.
- Use “Try an example” to see a worked case, then replace the numbers with your own.
- Read the results as you type. The large card is the main answer and the smaller cards are the related figures.
- Copy a single value or everything, or share a link that keeps your inputs.
Typing Speed & Accuracy Calculator FAQ
How does the typing speed & accuracy calculator work?
A “word” is counted as 5 characters. Gross WPM is words typed ÷ minutes. Net WPM subtracts the uncorrected mistakes per minute. Accuracy is (typed − mistakes) ÷ typed × 100.
What is a good typing speed?
Many people type around 40 WPM. Office roles often ask for 40–60 WPM, and professional typists reach 80 or more. Accuracy matters as much as speed.
Gross or net WPM?
Net WPM is the fairer score because it penalises mistakes. Many tests and job applications quote net speed.
Is this typing speed & accuracy calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and the calculation happens on your device, so your numbers are never sent to a server.
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