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Typing Speed Words Per Minute Calculator

WPM = words / (seconds/60); adjusted for accuracy.

Calculates typing speed (WPM), accuracy-adjusted net WPM, and characters per minute (CPM) from the number of words typed, time taken, and accuracy percentage.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

WPM = words / (seconds/60); Net WPM = WPM × accuracy/100; CPM = WPM × 5

In depth

Calculates typing speed (WPM), accuracy-adjusted net WPM, and characters per minute (CPM) from the number of words typed, time taken, and accuracy percentage.