Fact · Typing and writing speed
The eSkill typing test calculates net words per minute by multiplying gross words per minute by accuracy.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Standard Net WPM is calculated by multiplying the Standard Gross WPM by Accuracy.”
Score Calculations for Typing and Data Entry Questions (eSkill help), eSkill, eSkill Support, n.d., Standard Net WPM.
Open the original- What it measures
- This is the scoring method of one commercial assessment, shown in its help documentation.
- What it does not show
- Other tests subtract errors instead, as Iowa does. Check which method the employer uses.