How is WPM calculated? Words Per Minute = (correctly typed characters ÷ 5) ÷ minutes. The standard word length is 5 characters.

Average speeds: Casual typist: 40 WPM. Office worker: 50-60 WPM. Fast typist: 80-100 WPM. Professional: 120+ WPM.

Tips to type faster: Use all 10 fingers. Keep your eyes on the screen, not the keyboard. Practice daily — even 5 minutes helps. Focus on accuracy first, speed follows.