Typing speed benchmarks (WPM)
| Level | WPM |
|-------|-----|
| Average user | 38-40 |
| Office worker | 45-50 |
| Professional typist | 60-80 |
| Transcriptionist | 90-100 |
| World record | 216 WPM (Barbara Blackburn, 1985) |
Test yourself
Top platforms:
- MonkeyType.com — most popular
- TypingClub.com — has lessons
- 10fastfingers.com — multi-language
- typing.com — kid-friendly
How to type faster
Touch typing first
- Don't look at keys — most important
- F and J have bumps — index fingers go here
- Each finger handles a specific area
Practice
- 10-15 min/day beats 1 hour/week
- Accuracy before speed
- Use real-life words, not "the quick brown fox"
Common mistakes
- ❌ Looking at keyboard
- ❌ Using 2 fingers
- ❌ Pressing too hard
1-month goal
- Week 1: Learn touch typing
- Week 2: Build accuracy (95%+)
- Week 3: Increase speed by 10-20%
- Week 4: Retest and compare
Studies show: fast typists are 24% more productive in office work