Free Civil Service Typing Test Practice — 5-Minute WPM Test
Practice the 5-minute timed typing test used in government and clerical hiring. Net WPM scoring — errors are deducted — with administrative-style texts, free and with unlimited retakes.
Typing Speed Test
Check your typing speed and accuracy in real time. Start typing to begin!
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Back to homeWhat does this typing speed test measure?
A typing speed test measures how many words per minute (WPM) you can type and how accurately. This free test calculates your net speed in real time — only correct characters count — along with your accuracy percentage and the consistency of your rhythm: the three metrics that define a good typist.
You can view your result in WPM or in characters per minute (CPM); the standard equivalence is 5 characters = 1 word. Repeat the test as many times as you like: your progress is stored in this browser so you can compare your first score with your best one.
What is a good typing speed?
| Level | WPM | CPM |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | up to 30 | up to 150 |
| Intermediate | 30–50 | 150–250 |
| Fluent | 50–70 | 250–350 |
| Professional | over 70 | over 350 |
The average untrained typist writes 30-40 WPM. As a demanding benchmark, professional typing exams usually require a sustained 40-55+ WPM with high accuracy.
How to improve your score
- Master the home row. Speed comes from touch typing with your fingers resting on ASDF and JKL;, without looking at the keyboard.
- Accuracy before speed. Every mistake costs more time than rushing saves: aim for 95% accuracy and speed will follow on its own.
- Short, consistent practice. Ten minutes a day beats one long session. With Kluppy's typing course you train with AI-generated exercises adapted to your mistakes, like more than 15,000 learners already do.
Preparing for a timed exam? Try the test variants: 1-minute test · 3-minute test · 5-minute test
Typing test FAQs
Is the typing test free?
Yes, it is completely free and unlimited, with no sign-up required. If you create a free account you also keep your history and train with AI-personalized exercises.
What do WPM and CPM mean in typing?
WPM is words per minute and CPM is characters per minute. They are linked by the standard equivalence of 5 characters = 1 word, so 40 WPM equals 200 CPM.
What is the average typing speed?
Someone without touch-typing training usually types 30-40 words per minute. With proper touch-typing technique it is common to double that figure.
What speed do professional typing exams require?
Requirements vary by role, but professional and civil-service typing exams typically ask for sustained speeds between 40 and 55+ WPM with high accuracy.