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Typing speed is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM). Gross WPM counts all keystrokes; net WPM subtracts errors. The average office worker types 40–55 WPM, while professional typists reach 70–90 WPM. Touch typists who do not look at the keyboard are consistently faster.
Формула
- WPM
- Gross WPM × (Accuracy / 100) — Gross WPM × (Accuracy / 100)
Пошаговое руководство
- 1Gross WPM = (Total words typed / Time in seconds) × 60
- 2Accuracy = (Total words − Errors) / Total words × 100
- 3Net WPM = Gross WPM × (Accuracy / 100)
- 4A "word" is standardised as 5 characters including spaces
Решённые примеры
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What is Typing Speed?
Typing speed is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM). Gross WPM counts all keystrokes; net WPM subtracts errors
How accurate is the Typing Speed calculator?
The calculator uses the standard published formula for typing speed. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.
What units does the Typing Speed calculator use?
This calculator works with inches, watts. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.
What formula does the Typing Speed calculator use?
The core formula is: Gross WPM = (Total words typed / Time in seconds) × 60. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.
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