WPM Profile
Is 120 WPM a good typing speed?
Short answer: 120 WPM is elite — top 1% of all typists. Here's what it means in real terms, what jobs it qualifies you for, and how to push higher.
Where 120 WPM ranks
At 120 words per minute, you're typing roughly 600 characters per minute, or about 10 characters per second. That's elite — placing you in the top 1% of typists worldwide. See the full WPM scale for context.
What can you do at 120 WPM?
120 WPM is typically sufficient for:
- most casual writing
- general office work
- customer support
- data entry
- programming
- journalism
- transcription
- competitive typing
How much faster can you realistically get?
With consistent daily practice, most people add 10–20 WPM in 4–8 weeks. From 120 WPM you should comfortably aim for 135 WPM within two months. See the 10-step plan to type faster.
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