WPM Lab

What is WPM?

WPM is short for words per minute, the standard measure of typing speed.

WPMwords per minute

A “word” is five typed characters, so different passages give comparable numbers. 60 WPM is 300 characters in a minute.

typedfive characters = one word

What is in WPM Lab?

1. Type A standard typing test. It always draws from the same passages, so your results are comparable over time.
2. Levels Thirteen levels, from the home row to full text. Pass each level's test to unlock the next.
3. Train Practice aimed at your weak keys. Coming later.
4. Progress Your best test result, and the keys and key pairs where you are slowest or least accurate.

No account needed. Your progress is saved in this browser.

Adjusted WPM

Raw WPM counts everything you type. Adjusted WPM is raw WPM times your accuracy: only characters typed correctly the first time count. A fast run full of mistakes scores lower than a slower, cleaner one.

To pass a level, hit its accuracy and adjusted WPM targets in the same test.

Your typing progress is saved in this browser. If you sign in, it's also saved to your account, along with your email address.

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