WPM Calculator

Summary

Take a live timed test to measure your typing or reading speed in words per minute.

How it works

1. Choose Typing Test or Reading Test using the mode toggle.
2. Click Start Test to begin the timed session.
3. Typing mode: type the highlighted passage into the input box.
4. Reading mode: read the displayed passage at your natural pace, then click Done.
5. Your WPM score and accuracy (typing only) appear instantly when the test ends.
6. Click Try Again to retest with a new passage.

Use cases

• Measure your baseline typing speed before starting a training program.
• Track reading speed improvement after practicing speed-reading techniques.
• Warm up before a typing-heavy work session.
• Compare typing speed across different keyboard layouts.
• Assess reading speed for academic study planning.
• Benchmark team members during onboarding.

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