Formula
- Use the units shown beside each field.
- Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
- Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
- Five characters per standardized word. This explicitly defined adjustment may differ from other typing-test scoring systems. Zero typed characters reports 0% accuracy.
Example Calculation
- Typed characters including spaces: 1500
- Incorrect characters: 30
- Test duration: 5 min
1500 characters in 5 minutes give 60 gross WPM; 30 incorrect characters give 58.8 adjusted WPM and 98% accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this calculator?
Enter typed characters including spaces, incorrect characters, test duration. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.
What method does it use?
gross WPM=characters/(5 minutes); adjusted WPM=(characters−errors)/(5 minutes).. Five characters per standardized word. This explicitly defined adjustment may differ from other typing-test scoring systems. Zero typed characters reports 0% accuracy.
Why might a rounded result differ?
The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.
Are my inputs saved online?
No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.
Check the assumptions and units before using this result. Read about calculation methods.