5 Minute Typing Test
Five minutes is the classic employment typing test length, used by many agencies and civil service exams. It measures sustainable speed: the pace you can hold while staying accurate.
- Left
- 5:00
- Accuracy
- 100%
When to use a 5 minute test
Job applications that ask for a certified WPM, and building typing stamina.
Test length changes your score. Short tests reward a fast start; long tests reward steady rhythm and accuracy, and most people lose a few WPM as the clock runs. When you compare results, compare them at the same length. Your history labels each result with its duration.
Use the punctuation and numbers switches above the test to make it closer to real writing.
Other test lengths
Frequently asked questions
How is the 5 minute typing test scored?
Your net WPM is the number of correctly typed characters divided by 5, divided by 5 minutes. Accuracy is the share of keystrokes that were correct first time.
Can I use this result for a job application?
You can report it and download a free certificate, but employers who need a verified score usually run their own supervised test. Use this to practise at the same length.
Is it free?
Yes. No signup, and your results are saved only in your browser.