Typing Test for Kids
Fun, safe typing speed test and keyboarding test for kids aged 6 to 14. Discover how many words per minute you can type with Kluppy.
Typing Test
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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.
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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.
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Create free accountWhat is a good typing speed for kids by age?
There is no national typing speed standard for children in the US or in England. Some US states publish their own guidance, and the most common rule of thumb is about 5 words per minute per grade from 3rd grade, with few errors. The table puts that next to UK year groups so parents and teachers on both sides of the Atlantic can use it.
| Age | US grade | UK year (England) | Rough reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–7 | 1st grade | Year 2 | Finding letters and using the space bar; speed is not the goal yet |
| 7–8 | 2nd grade | Year 3 | Learning the home row; a few words a minute is normal |
| 8–9 | 3rd grade | Year 4 | About 15 WPM |
| 9–10 | 4th grade | Year 5 | About 20 WPM |
| 10–11 | 5th grade | Year 6 | About 25 WPM |
| 11–12 | 6th grade | Year 7 | About 30 WPM |
The WPM figures follow the 5-WPM-per-grade rule of thumb used in some US state guidance. Treat them as a range, not a pass mark: accuracy and typing without looking matter more.
How should parents read the result?
Look at accuracy first. A child who types slowly but correctly is building the right habit and will speed up with practice; a child who types fast by looking at the keys with two fingers has a bigger habit to change. Watch them for a minute while they type: are their fingers starting on the home row and are their eyes on the screen?
Compare your child with their own earlier result, not with siblings or classmates. A short test every few weeks, with the same length each time, shows real progress. For more detail by grade, see our guide to typing speed for kids by grade.
Using the test in class
For a class baseline, use the same test length and the same kind of device for everyone, allow a short warm-up and record speed and accuracy together. Repeat the test at the end of a half-term or term. In the UK, touch typing is not part of the National Curriculum, so many schools fit short sessions into computing lessons or early work; our guide to touch typing in UK primary schools suggests a Year 1 to Year 6 plan.
If the results show that pupils are still hunting for keys, the free typing course starts with finger placement and works through the keyboard row by row.