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The average typing speed is around 40 words per minute. To achieve a high level of productivity, aim for 60 to 70 words per minute instead. The following table presents different levels of assessment for an adult.
| Targets for an adult | Words per minute (wpm) | Characters per minute (cpm) |
|---|---|---|
| Average speed | 40 wpm and over | 200 cpm and over |
| Above average speed | 50 wpm and over | 250 cpm and over |
| Productive speed | 60 wpm and over | 300 cpm and over |
| High speed | 70 wpm and over | 350 cpm and over |
| Competitive speed | 120 wpm and over | 600 cpm and over |
Where do you fall? Take our free typing test to find out!
Which speed target should you set?
The right speed target depends on your age and your goals. And speed isn’t everything when it comes to learning! It is just as important to develop accuracy. This table provides some guidelines to help you set the right goals for training.
| Age range | Beginner | Intermediate | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 11 years old | 15 wpm(75 cpm)80% accuracy | 25 wpm(125 cpm)85% accuracy | 35 wpm (175 cpm)90% accuracy |
| 12 to 16 years old | 30 wpm(150 cpm)85% accuracy | 40 wpm(200 cpm)90% accuracy | 50 wpm(250 cpm)95% accuracy |
| 17 years old and over | 45 wpm(225 cpm)90% accuracy | 55 wpm(275 cpm)95% accuracy | 65 wpm(325 cpm)100% accuracy |
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Do you want to improve your typing speed?
Typing faster means learning how to properly position your hands, use all the fingers, hit the right keys without looking at them and avoiding mistakes. If you don’t fully master at least one of these aspects, you could benefit from typing training.
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