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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.

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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.

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