What this test measures
One minute is the standard typing test length and the number most people quote. It is long enough to smooth out a bad start and short enough that concentration never lapses, which makes it the most repeatable measure of the three.
This is the duration to use for a number you will compare against others or track over time. Most published WPM figures, including hiring benchmarks for administrative roles, are based on tests of roughly this length.
The adult average is around 40 to 45 words per minute. Sixty is comfortably good and covers nearly any professional requirement. Above 80 puts you in roughly the top 5 percent of people who take typing tests.
1 Minute Typing Test tiers
| WPM | Level |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | Beginner |
| 25 – 40 | Below average |
| 40 – 55 | Average |
| 55 – 70 | Good |
| 70 – 90 | Fast |
| 90+ | Very fast |
Frequently asked questions
How many words will I type in 1 minute?
At an average 40 to 55 words per minute, roughly 40 to 55 words over the full run. The test shows a continuous stream, so you will not run out of text.
Is 1 minute long enough to be accurate?
One minute is the standard length and the most repeatable of the three, because concentration rarely lapses within sixty seconds.
Why is my 1 minute score lower than my short-test score?
It usually is not, since one minute is itself the reference length most figures are quoted at.
What counts as net WPM here?
Only correctly typed characters, with one word defined as five characters including spaces. Raw WPM counts everything you typed. Both are shown on the result screen.