WPM Calculator
Calculate your typing speed in words per minute
How WPM is Calculated
Words Per Minute (WPM) is calculated using a standardized word length of 5 characters.
WPM = (Characters / 5) / Minutes
Gross WPM counts all characters typed, while Net WPM subtracts errors:
Net WPM = Gross WPM - (Errors / Minutes)
Typing Speed Benchmarks
| WPM Range | Level |
|---|---|
| 0-20 WPM | Beginner |
| 21-40 WPM | Average |
| 41-60 WPM | Above Average |
| 61-80 WPM | Professional |
| 81-100 WPM | Advanced |
| 100+ WPM | Expert |