โฑ๏ธ Productivity
Words Per Minute Calculator
Average typing speed is about 40 words per minute, while professional typists reach 65 to 90 and competitive typists exceed 120. Speaking runs at roughly 130 to 150 words per minute, which is why a transcript and a speech take very different times.
How it works
Words typed or spoken
Minutes
Additional seconds
Activity
Speed
Characters per minute
Benchmark
Words per hour
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the Words Per Minute Calculator?
Fill in the fields above โ the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.