Preparing for typing tests
Preparing for a typing test for a job or school? Focus on accuracy, home row habits, short daily practice and the official rules, not guesswork.
Speed and measurement 6 min read
Speed and measurement
What WPM, accuracy and consistency mean, how to read your typing test results and how to set goals.
Reading your typing test results
Learn what net WPM, raw WPM, accuracy and consistency really mean on your typing test result, and how to turn those numbers into a practice plan.
Speed and measurement 7 min read
What is an average typing speed?
Average typing speed depends on the person. Learn general speed ranges for beginners, regular practicers and advanced typists, and how to set a fitting goal.
Speed and measurement 6 min read
What is WPM and how is it calculated?
WPM means words per minute. Learn the five-character word rule, the gross and net WPM difference, and how accuracy changes what your typing test score means.
Speed and measurement 6 min read