What Is a Good WPM? Typing Speed Chart and Goals
Find out what WPM score you need for school, office jobs, coding or a free typing certificate.
A "good" WPM depends on what you use a keyboard for. For casual browsing and emails, 40 WPM feels comfortable. For competitive office roles, coding or fast note-taking, 60 WPM with 95%+ accuracy puts you ahead of most applicants.
Speed goals worth aiming for
- 30 WPM: Baseline speed for government clerical and computer operator exams in Bangladesh and India.
- 50 WPM: Comfortable speed for university essays and customer support.
- 65 WPM: Smooth flow where your fingers keep pace with your thoughts.
- 80+ WPM: Elite everyday productivity.
Once you comfortably pass 20 WPM at 90% accuracy, you can test yourself and download a free named typing certificate to track your milestones.
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