Typing Guides
A compact guide hub for reading your typing test result. Use this page to understand the main metrics and decide what to practice next.
How to use the test
- Choose duration and difficulty.
- Begin typing to start the timer.
- Review WPM, CPM, accuracy, errors and level rating.
- Repeat with one clear goal: cleaner accuracy, steadier rhythm, or higher speed.
Core typing metrics
WPM
Words per minute is the standard speed score. Typing tests usually count five characters as one word.
CPM
Characters per minute shows raw keyboard pace and is useful for data-entry style practice.
Accuracy
Accuracy shows how clean the test was. Higher accuracy usually improves net WPM.
Typing speed formula
Typing tests commonly treat five typed characters as one word. That keeps WPM comparable even when passages contain different word lengths.
- WPM = correct characters / 5 / elapsed minutes.
- CPM = correct characters / elapsed minutes.
- Accuracy = correct typed characters / total typed characters.
Time modes
Short modes are useful for warmups and speed bursts. Longer modes are better for consistency because they make rushed starts and late mistakes easier to see.
- 15 seconds: quick warmup or reset.
- 30 seconds: short check without much fatigue.
- 60 seconds: standard typing benchmark.
- 120 seconds: steadier rhythm and endurance check.
What to improve first
If accuracy is below 92%, slow down. If accuracy is above 97%, try a shorter sprint or a harder passage. If WPM changes wildly between tests, use longer time modes until your rhythm becomes steadier.
Useful guide pages
- Practice tips explains rhythm, mistake review and difficulty choices.
- FAQ answers common WPM, accuracy, privacy and practice questions.