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Typing Speed (WPM) Calculator

Find your gross and net typing speed from a timed test.

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How to Use the Typing Speed (WPM) Calculator

  1. Enter the number of words you typed.
  2. Enter the time it took, in minutes.
  3. Enter the number of errors you made.
  4. Click Calculate to see your WPM and accuracy.

Formula

Gross WPM = Words ÷ Minutes; Net WPM = Gross WPM − (Errors ÷ Minutes)

Worked Example

Typing 250 words in 5 minutes with 4 errors gives 50 gross WPM, about 49.2 net WPM, and 98.4% accuracy.

About This Calculator

Gross WPM measures raw typing speed, while net WPM subtracts a penalty for errors — a fairer measure of effective typing performance used by most online typing tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is typing speed (WPM) calculated?

(total characters ÷ 5) ÷ time in minutes, using 5 characters as the standard "word."

Why use 5 characters instead of actual word count?

It standardizes measurement regardless of word length, making comparisons fair.

How does accuracy factor into typing speed scores?

Many tests calculate "net WPM" by subtracting errors from gross WPM.

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