1 Minute Typing Test
The classic quick check. One minute is long enough to measure a real speed and short enough to repeat several times a day.
About the 1 minute test
Used by: Most online benchmarks, 10FastFingers-style tests, warm-ups before longer practice.
Frequently asked questions
- How many words are in a 1 minute typing test?
- At an average 40 WPM you will type about 40 words; at 70 WPM about 70. The passage streams continuously, so fast typists never run out of text.
- Which exams use a 1 minute typing test?
- Most online benchmarks, 10FastFingers-style tests, warm-ups before longer practice.
- Can I pause the test?
- Yes. Press Esc or the pause button. Paused time is excluded from your speed calculation, and the passage stays where you left it.