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Typing Speed Test for 1 Minute

Personal best 0 WPM

60s
Time
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WPM
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Accuracy
60s

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He
felt
frightened
at
first,
for
the
wind
moaned
dismally
over
the
empty
fields,
and
he
was
cold
and
hungry,
and
more
alone
than
he
had
ever
felt
before.
Being
very
tired
with
his
walk,
however,
he
soon
fell
asleep
and
forgot
his
troubles.
It
being
now
dark,
the
shutter
was
closed,
and
a
candle
lighted
and
placed
upon
the
table.
The
terrible
events
of
the
last
two
days
had
made
a
deep
impression
on
all
three,
increased
by
the
danger
and
uncertainty
of
their
own
position.
They
drew
their
chairs
closer
together,
starting
at
every
sound.
Not
a
word
had
been
exchanged.
He
looked
from
one
to
another
in
silence.
If
an
eye
were
furtively
raised
and
met
his,

Current word: He

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Frequently asked questions

WPM and accuracy answers for this 1 minute typing speed test.

What does this 1 minute typing speed test measure?

This free 1 minute typing test measures your words per minute (WPM) and typing accuracy. WPM uses correctly typed characters divided by 5, then by elapsed minutes. Start typing to begin — no signup required — and get results when the timer ends.

What is a good WPM and accuracy score?

A 2018 study of 168,000 online volunteers reported a mean of about 52 WPM (Dhakal et al., CHI 2018). TypingGuild's practice targets are 30 WPM (beginner), 40 WPM (practice goal), and 60 WPM (advanced). Aim for high accuracy first, then raise speed with consistent retesting at the same duration.

Why take a 1 minute typing test?

A 1 minute session gives you a timed WPM and accuracy measurement you can repeat later for comparison. Retake it regularly to track your own progress, or try other durations when you want a shorter warm-up or a longer session.

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