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Free Typing Test: Check Your WPM, FAQ
TypingTest.com, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- The FAQ of a free online typing test explains how its WPM and accuracy are described, what one word means and how test length is chosen. It is the site's own explanation of its scoring.
- How much weight it carries
- A vendor page. It is a fair source for how this one site describes its scores, but it is not an independent standard, and the page is undated.
Facts taken from this source
- TypingTest.com defines accuracy as a comparison of the characters or words typed correctly with the total typed.
“Typing accuracy compares the characters or words you typed correctly against the total typed.” (Frequently Asked Questions)
- TypingTest.com says that most typing tests use a word equal to five typed characters.
“Most typing tests use WPM, where one word equals five typed characters.” (Frequently Asked Questions)
- TypingTest.com says a one-minute test suits a quick check, and 3, 5 or 10 minutes can give a steadier measure.
“A 1-minute typing test is great for a quick WPM check. Longer tests, such as 3, 5, or 10 minutes, can give a steadier measure of your real typing speed.” (Frequently Asked Questions)