1 Minute Typing Test
The quickest way to check your typing speed. Type a random passage for 60 seconds and get your words per minute (WPM) and accuracy the moment the timer ends — no sign-up needed.
Why take a 1-minute test?
One minute is the most common way to measure typing speed, which makes your score easy to compare with friends, leaderboards and published averages. It's short enough to repeat several times in a row, so you can warm up, try again and find your best score in a few minutes.
How accurate is a 1-minute score?
It's a good snapshot, but a short test tends to flatter you: most people type a little faster for 60 seconds than they can keep up for longer. If you need a number for a job application, also take a 3- or 5-minute test — that score is closer to how you type over a whole working day.
Frequently asked questions
How is my 1-minute WPM calculated?
Your correctly typed characters are divided by 5 (the standard word length) and then by the time — here, one minute. So 250 correct characters in 60 seconds is 50 WPM.
What is a good score on a 1-minute typing test?
Around 40 WPM is average for adults. 60 WPM or more is fast, and above 80 WPM puts you in the range of professional typists.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as often as you like. Every restart gives you a new random passage, so you can't just memorize the text.