WPM test: how fast do you type?

WPM stands for words per minute. TypePotijogita counts one word as five characters, so the number reflects raw typing throughput rather than the length of the words in a particular passage.

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Typical WPM ranges

Beginner0 – 25 WPMStill learning the keyboard layout
Average40 WPMTypical adult typing speed
Fast60 – 80 WPMComfortable for office and study work
Professional80 – 100+ WPMTranscription and competitive typists

Why accuracy matters as much as speed

A 100 WPM run at 80% accuracy costs you a correction every fifth character, so the real-world speed is lower than the headline number. TypePotijogita ranks runs by WPM first and accuracy second, and every run records its errors so you can see both sides of the score.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good WPM?

40 WPM is average, 60 WPM is fast, and above 80 WPM is professional. The number that matters most is your own trend over time.

Does the test include spaces and punctuation?

Yes. The passage is typed exactly as written, spaces and punctuation included, and every mismatch counts as an error.

Are short runs comparable to 60-second runs?

Not directly, which is why TypePotijogita keeps a separate leaderboard for each run length. Your 15-second score is ranked with other 15-second runs only.