3 Minute Typing Test
Three minutes smooths out lucky bursts and shows your sustainable speed. A good default for tracking progress week to week.
About the 3 minute test
Used by: Typing.com certificates, many employer screening tests, school keyboarding assessments.
Frequently asked questions
- How many words are in a 3 minute typing test?
- At an average 40 WPM you will type about 120 words; at 70 WPM about 210. The passage streams continuously, so fast typists never run out of text.
- Which exams use a 3 minute typing test?
- Typing.com certificates, many employer screening tests, school keyboarding assessments.
- 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.