Typing Speed Calculator

Calculate your words per minute (WPM) from characters or words typed and elapsed time.

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Words per minute

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Characters per minute

How WPM is calculated

Standard typing speed uses (characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes. One "word" equals 5 characters including spaces. For an official test with accuracy tracking, use our typing speed test.

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Hunt-and-peck typing is costing you an entire workday every week. Discover how mastering touch typing saves remote workers 5–7 hours weekly and protects your sanity.

July 10, 2026·9 min read·Site Owner

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