For practice and feedback
Check My WPM is an educational tool. The words per minute (WPM), accuracy, consistency and game scores it shows are for practice, self-assessment and fun. They are not an official typing certification, and Check My WPM is not affiliated with any employer, school, exam board or testing company.
How scores are calculated
- Net WPM = correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes typed.
- Raw WPM = all typed characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes typed.
- Accuracy = correct keystrokes ÷ all keystrokes, including mistakes you later fixed.
- Consistency reflects how steady your speed was across the test.
Game scores add their own rules, such as multipliers and time bonuses, and are not comparable with test WPM.
Why your score may differ elsewhere
Employer and third-party typing tests use different passages, lengths, error penalties and formulas, so the same person can score differently on each. Your keyboard, device, browser and even the difficulty level you choose all affect your result. Use Check My WPM to track your own progress over time rather than as an exact match for another test.
Speed benchmarks
Speed levels shown on Check My WPM, such as "average" or "fast", are general guides based on commonly cited typing speeds. They are not official standards, and job requirements vary by employer and role.
No professional advice
Tips and guidance on the site, such as posture, practice routines and job typing speeds, are general information. They are not medical, ergonomic, career or legal advice. If typing causes you pain or discomfort, take a break and speak to a health professional.
Contact
If you spot an error in how a score is calculated, please tell us at support@checkmywpm.com so we can fix it.