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10 minute typing test

Guide

About the 10 minute typing test

This 10 minute typing test starts on your first key and stops after ten minutes. You get net WPM, accuracy, raw speed, consistency and a chart of every second.

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    An endurance test

    Ten minutes is where focus and posture really matter. It is good practice for transcription, captioning and long data entry shifts, and for some civil service tests.
  2. 02

    How to keep your speed up

    Sit back, relax your shoulders and keep a steady rhythm instead of racing the start. Read a few words ahead and do not stop to fix every small mistake.
  3. 03

    How your WPM is calculated

    Every 5 correct characters, including spaces, count as one word. Net WPM only counts correct characters; raw WPM counts every key you press.

Questions people ask

2 answers

What is a good score?

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Around 40 wpm is average. 60 wpm or more is good for most jobs, and 80 wpm or more is fast. Keep accuracy above 95%.

Why does my speed drop in a 10 minute test?

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Fatigue and lapses in focus build up. A drop of 5 to 10% from your 1 minute speed is normal; steady breathing and good posture help.