Typing Speed Test
Test your WPM (Words Per Minute) and accuracy. Practice and improve your typing speed.
How to Use Typing Speed Test
Typing Speed Test — How Fast Do You Type?
Whether you are applying for a job, preparing for a typing exam, or just want to improve your keyboard skills, our free Typing Speed Test gives you an accurate WPM (Words Per Minute) and accuracy score in under 2 minutes.
Average Typing Speed by Category
- Beginner: 20–30 WPM — using 2-4 fingers, looking at keyboard
- Average: 40–60 WPM — using most fingers, occasional glances
- Professional: 65–80 WPM — touch typing, rarely looking down
- Expert: 90–120+ WPM — professional stenographers and coders
Typing Speed for Government Jobs in Pakistan
Many government positions in Pakistan require candidates to pass a typing test. FPSC and provincial PSC exams often require 35-50 WPM. Prepare with our tool to meet these requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average typist types 40-60 WPM. Professional typists typically achieve 65-75 WPM. Data entry professionals aim for 80+ WPM. Expert typists can reach 100+ WPM.
WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated by counting the number of characters typed (including spaces), dividing by 5 (average word length), then dividing by the time in minutes.
Practice daily with proper finger placement on the home row keys (ASDF JKL;). Use all 10 fingers, avoid looking at the keyboard, and practice with typing tools like this one. Aim for accuracy first, then speed.
Most office jobs require 40+ WPM. Data entry jobs typically require 60+ WPM. Secretarial and transcription roles often require 70-80 WPM minimum.
Yes. Accuracy should come first. Errors slow you down because you have to go back and correct them. Build accuracy at a comfortable speed, and speed will naturally improve with practice.