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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.

सूत्र

Gross WPM = (Total words typed / Time in seconds) × 60
WPM
Gross WPM × (Accuracy / 100) — Gross WPM × (Accuracy / 100)

चरण-दर-चरण मार्गदर्शिका

  1. 1Gross WPM = (Total words typed / Time in seconds) × 60
  2. 2Accuracy = (Total words − Errors) / Total words × 100
  3. 3Net WPM = Gross WPM × (Accuracy / 100)
  4. 4A "word" is standardised as 5 characters including spaces

हल किए गए उदाहरण

इनपुट
250 words in 5 minutes, 3 errors
परिणाम
50 WPM gross, 49.4 WPM net, 98.8% accuracy
Solid above-average speed
इनपुट
500 words in 4 minutes, 10 errors
परिणाम
125 WPM gross, 122.5 WPM net
Professional level speed

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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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