Typing Speed Test
Measure your typing speed and accuracy.
Input Information
Measure your typing speed and accuracy.
Result
Measure your typing speed and accuracy for an objective assessment!
The typing speed test measures words per minute (WPM) and accuracy in real time. Read randomly provided Korean sentences and type them to objectively evaluate and improve your typing skills.
When typing begins, the timer starts from the first character input, calculating elapsed time, correct character count, and WPM. Each character is displayed in green for correct input and red for incorrect, providing immediate feedback.
Office workers, programmers, writers, students, and anyone for whom typing skills matter can use this tool to objectively measure and consistently improve their typing ability.
Glossary
- WPM (Words Per Minute)
- A typing speed unit representing the number of words typed per minute. Usually calculated assuming 1 word = 5 characters.
- CPM (Characters Per Minute)
- The number of characters typed per minute, roughly equal to WPM multiplied by 5.
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Choose text
Select a provided sample or enter your own text.
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Start typing
The timer starts automatically when you focus on the input area.
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Real-time feedback
Correct characters (green) and errors (red) are shown in real time.
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Check results
WPM, accuracy (%), and total time are displayed.
Example 1 — English typing test
Sample text (35 chars) typed in 20 sec → WPM = (35/5)/(20/60) = 21 WPM. 2 errors → accuracy = 94.3%.
Example 2 — Proficient typist
500 chars in 1 minute, no errors → WPM = 100, accuracy 100%. This is the upper range for professional typists and data-entry roles.
WPM (Words Per Minute) Calculation
WPM = (number of words typed) / (elapsed time in minutes)
Typically, 1 word is assumed to be 5 characters, so the total number of characters typed is divided by 5 to calculate word count. For example, if you type 200 characters in 60 seconds, WPM = (200/5) / 1 = 40 WPM.
Accuracy Calculation
Accuracy(%) = (number of correct characters / total characters) × 100
Compares the original text and user input character by character to calculate the ratio of matching characters.
Speed Grade Criteria
- 60+ WPM: Very fast (Professional level)
- 40~59 WPM: Fast (Excellent skills)
- 20~39 WPM: Average (Normal level)
- Under 20 WPM: Beginner (Needs practice)
Key Tips for Improving Typing Skills
- Accuracy first: Focus on accurate typing rather than speed initially. As accuracy improves, speed will naturally increase.
- Home key position: Place your left hand on 'F' and right hand on 'J' to maintain proper finger positioning and basic posture.
- Proper posture: Straighten your back and shoulders, bend elbows to 90 degrees, and be careful not to let wrists touch the desk.
- Eyes on screen: Practice touch typing without looking at the keyboard while looking at the screen to significantly improve speed.
- Consistent practice: Practicing 10-15 minutes daily will show noticeable improvement within a month.
- Target frequently missed characters: Recording wrong characters and building muscle memory for specific characters is effective.
QHow is WPM calculated?
WPM = (characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ elapsed minutes. 1 word = 5 characters is the industry standard. E.g., 250 chars in 1 min = 50 WPM. With errors, Net WPM deducts the error rate.
QHow is accuracy measured?
Accuracy % = ((total chars − errors) ÷ total chars) × 100. Errors include wrong characters (case-sensitive, spaces included). 95%+ is average, 98%+ is good, 99%+ is expert.
QHow do Korean and English WPM differ?
Korean keys produce one syllable each, conveying more information per WPM than English. Error correction is harder in Korean, so practice both languages separately. Typists typically reach 400–600 keystrokes/min (≈80–120 WPM) in Korean.
QHow can I improve typing speed?
The most effective method: maintain proper 10-finger posture, practice blind typing (without looking at the keyboard), and train 10–15 min daily. Improving accuracy first leads to sustained speed gains.
QDoes this tool store data on a server?
No. All typing text and results are processed in browser memory only — nothing is sent to or stored on a server. Previous data is lost when a new test starts.