How typing speed is measured
A standardized “word” equals five typed characters, including spaces and punctuation. Gross WPM divides typed characters by five and by elapsed minutes. Accuracy compares each typed character with the character at the same position in the prompt. Accuracy-adjusted WPM uses correctly positioned characters rather than all keystrokes.
Take a consistent test
Choose a duration and passage before starting. Type the displayed text exactly, including capitalization and punctuation. The timer begins when Start is pressed, not on the first keystroke. Correct mistakes normally with Backspace. Longer tests usually reduce the effect of a brief burst, hesitation, or unfamiliar sentence.
What the score does not measure
A short copied passage does not measure composition, editing, ergonomics, sustained work, specialized symbols, language proficiency, or keyboard accessibility. Browser input methods, mobile autocorrection, assistive technology, hardware, fatigue, and passage familiarity all influence results. Compare repeated tests under similar conditions.
Read speed and accuracy together
Typing 300 characters in one minute produces 60 gross WPM under the five-character convention. If only 270 characters match the prompt at the correct positions, accuracy is 90% and the accuracy-adjusted rate is 54 WPM. A higher gross score with many errors may be less useful than a slightly slower accurate result. Corrected errors can also consume time without appearing as final mismatches, so one number does not describe the whole attempt.
Create a comparable personal baseline
Use the same duration, passage, keyboard, device, language, and correction method for repeated comparisons. Run several trials on different days and record the median rather than selecting only the best burst. Change one condition at a time when evaluating a keyboard layout or practice method. Stop if typing causes pain or numbness; this page cannot assess ergonomics or injury. For accommodations or formal testing, use the procedure and assistive settings specified by the responsible organization.
This informal browser test is not a certified employment, disability, educational, or clinical assessment. Do not use one result as the sole basis for a consequential decision.