How is WPM measured in a words test?

The clock starts on your first keystroke and stops when the 50th word is complete. WPM = correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes, so a slow finish on the last word still counts.

Why do I score higher here than on a 5 minute test?

Short word tests use common, short words and no fatigue sets in. Treat them as a sprint benchmark and use timed tests for exam preparation.

Can I add punctuation and numbers?

Yes. Toggle punctuation and numbers in the settings bar, or raise the difficulty to hard for longer, less common words.

50 Word Typing Test

A fixed-length test of 50 words from the most common English vocabulary. Finish the last word and your result appears instantly.

10 words
25 words
100 words
200 words

Mode

Words

Difficulty

Text

00wpm100%0/50

Start typing to begin. Tab + Enter for a new test, Esc to pause.

Frequently asked questions

How is WPM measured in a words test?: The clock starts on your first keystroke and stops when the 50th word is complete. WPM = correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes, so a slow finish on the last word still counts.
Why do I score higher here than on a 5 minute test?: Short word tests use common, short words and no fatigue sets in. Treat them as a sprint benchmark and use timed tests for exam preparation.
Can I add punctuation and numbers?: Yes. Toggle punctuation and numbers in the settings bar, or raise the difficulty to hard for longer, less common words.