Words Per Minute Calculator
Calculate your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) based on the number of words typed and time taken.
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How to use this tool?
Follow these steps to calculate your typing speed in Words Per Minute (WPM):
- Enter the number of words typed in the "Number of Words Typed" field. This should be the total words you typed during the test (e.g., 200).
- Enter the time taken in the "Time Taken (minutes)" field. Use decimal values for partial minutes (e.g., 5 for 5 minutes, 2.5 for 2 minutes and 30 seconds).
- Click "Calculate WPM" to see your result.
- Read your result displayed as "X WPM" along with the formula breakdown showing how it was computed.
Formula: WPM = Words ÷ Time (minutes)
Example: If you typed 200 words in 5 minutes, your WPM = 200 ÷ 5 = 40 WPM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WPM stands for Words Per Minute, a measure of typing speed. It calculates how many words you can type in one minute.
WPM is calculated by dividing the total number of words typed by the time taken in minutes. For example, 200 words in 5 minutes equals 40 WPM.
An average typing speed is around 40 WPM. Professional typists often achieve 65-75 WPM, and some can exceed 100 WPM.