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19.4minutes
At the average typing speed of 51.56 words per minute in the large online typing study, typing a finished 1,000-word answer takes about 19.4 minutes.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
- What it measures
- The 51.56 words per minute average comes from a large online typing test. The calculation assumes a steady pace, so it leaves out pauses, thinking time and corrections.
- How it is calculated
- 1,000 words / 51.56 words per minute = 19.4 minutes