1 Minute Typing Test
A quick one-minute test to get your typing speed and accuracy in seconds.
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The one-minute typing test is the quickest way to get your words per minute and accuracy. It's ideal for a quick check, a warm-up before a longer test, or tracking progress day to day.
- Duration
- 1 minute
- Pass speed
- None, measures your speed
- Min. accuracy
- None
- Scoring
- Net WPM
What a one-minute test tells you
A one-minute test shows your speed when you're fresh and focused. It's great for a quick benchmark, but it usually reads a little higher than your sustained speed, because there's no time for fatigue or concentration to slip.
For a number you can quote on a job application, use the three or five minute test as well.
How it's scored
You type for 60 seconds and get your net WPM, which counts a word as five characters and subtracts uncorrected errors, along with your accuracy. There's no pass mark: it simply measures where you are.
Using it to improve
Take a one-minute test at the start of each practice session and note the result. Tracking the same short test over weeks is one of the clearest ways to see whether your practice is working.
1 Minute Typing Test: FAQ
Is a one-minute typing test accurate?
It's a good quick measure, but tends to be slightly higher than your sustained speed. Longer tests give a more realistic number.
What is a good one-minute typing speed?
Around 40 WPM is a good result for most people; 60+ WPM is fast.
How is WPM calculated?
Characters typed divided by five give the number of words; uncorrected errors are subtracted to give net WPM per minute.
Which test should I use for a job application?
Use the three or five minute test, since most employment tests run for that long.
Related typing tests
- 3 Minute Typing TestA three-minute timed test — the length many online employment typing tests use.
- 5 Minute Typing TestA classic five-minute timed test to measure your true sustained typing speed.
- 35 WPM Typing TestCheck you can hold 35 words per minute, the bar many entry-level office and clerical roles set.
- 40 WPM Typing TestProve you can sustain 40 words per minute with solid accuracy.