What is a good score on a 1 minute typing test?

For most people 40 WPM is comfortable, 50 to 70 WPM is good and above 70 WPM is fast, provided accuracy stays at 95% or higher. The average found in a large 2018 study was about 52 WPM.

How many words per minute is 300 characters?

300 characters is 60 words, because one word counts as five characters. If you typed 300 characters in one minute with no errors, your speed is 60 WPM.

Is a 1 minute typing test enough to know my speed?

It gives a good baseline, but a single attempt can be affected by nerves or a slow start. Take three attempts and use the middle score, or add a 3-minute test to check consistency.

Does the timer start when I press Start?

No. The timer starts on your first keystroke. Pausing with Escape stops it, and paused time is not counted.

Can I use Backspace in a 1 minute typing test?

Yes. Backspace is allowed. Fixing a mistake costs a little time, but a mistake left in the text lowers both net WPM and accuracy.

Why is my net WPM lower than my raw WPM?

Net WPM subtracts the wrong characters left on screen when the time ends. A wide gap between the two means errors, not finger speed, are holding your score back.

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1 minute typing test

A fast baseline for your current WPM and accuracy, with no setup or account.

A quick baseline

The clock starts with your first character.

Corrections are allowed.

Pasting is blocked.

ReadyClick the text, then type — the timer starts on your first key.

Your timer starts with the first character, not the button press.

A reliable typing habit grows from calm repetition. Watch the next character, keep your wrists comfortable, and correct mistakes without rushing. The result is a baseline, not a verdict, so warm up and test again when you need a fair comparison. A reliable typing habit grows from calm repetition. Watch the next character, keep your wrists comfortable, and correct mistakes without rushing. The result is a baseline, not a verdict, so warm up and test again when you need a fair comparison. A reliable typing habit grows from calm repetition. Watch the next character, keep your wrists comfortable, and correct mistakes without rushing. The result is a baseline, not a verdict, so warm up and test again when you need a fair comparison. A reliable typing habit grows from calm repetition. Watch the next character, keep your wrists

Time01:00

Pace0WPM

Accuracy100%

Session controls

Your timer starts with the first character, not the button press.

Why one minute works

It is long enough to settle into a rhythm and short enough to repeat without fatigue.

Make the result more stable

Take a second one-minute test or move to the three-minute stability test.

How your score is calculated

The same rules apply to every test, so results stay comparable from one session to the next.

Net WPM: Gross speed minus uncorrected errors. Gross speed counts every five typed characters as one word.
Raw WPM: Every character you typed divided by five, per minute, including mistakes.
Accuracy: Correct characters divided by all characters typed.
Consistency: How evenly your speed held across the session. A higher value means fewer sudden slowdowns.

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The 1 minute typing test explained

The 1 minute typing test is the standard way to check your typing speed. Sixty seconds is long enough to settle into a natural rhythm and short enough to repeat several times without getting tired, which is why most employers, schools and typing websites use it.

Take this 1 minute typing test free with no account. You get net WPM, accuracy and consistency as soon as the clock stops.

How to take the 1 minute typing test

Press Start and type the passage as it appears. The 60 seconds begin with your first character, so you can read ahead before you start typing without losing time.

Rest your fingers on the home row with your wrists level.
Fix mistakes only when they are within the last few characters.
Keep your eyes on the text, not on your hands.

How many words is a 1 minute typing test?

The number of words depends on your speed. A 40 WPM typist completes about 40 words in one minute and a 60 WPM typist about 60. Because a word counts as five characters, a 60 WPM result means roughly 300 correct characters in 60 seconds.