Typing speed and score benchmarks
Straight answers to the numbers job seekers search for: what is good, what employers commonly ask, and how tests are scored.
What is a good typing speed for data entry?Data entry work is commonly measured in WPM or KPH. Here is the range most listings and trainers treat as good, and how to get there.
Is 40 WPM a good typing speed?40 WPM is above the commonly reported average and meets the floor for most office and clerical work. Here is what it means and when it is not enough.
What does 8000 KPH mean in a typing test?8000 KPH means 8,000 keystrokes per hour. It is the figure most often quoted for data entry tests. Here is what it equals in WPM and how to reach it.
KPH vs WPM: what is the difference?WPM counts words, KPH counts keystrokes. Learn how each is calculated, how to convert, and which one your test or job will use.
What typing speed do employers require?Typing speed requirements differ by role. Here are the ranges commonly stated for chat support, data entry, transcription and clerical work.
What is the average typing speed by job?Typing speed averages differ a lot between roles. See the ranges commonly reported for office, data entry, chat, transcription and programming.
How are typing tests scored?Typing tests report gross speed, net speed and accuracy, and each is calculated differently. Here is how the numbers work and which one employers use.
Typing accuracy or speed: which matters more?Accuracy comes first in almost every job test and exam. Here is why, how the two interact, and the order to train them in.
How long does it take to reach 40 WPM?Most learners who practise daily report reaching 40 WPM in four to ten weeks from a 20 to 25 WPM start. Here is what shapes the timeline and a plan.
What is a good 10-key typing speed?10-key speed is measured in KPH on the number pad. See the ranges commonly reported for beginners, data entry, accounting and expert operators.
Advertisement