WPM Profile
Is 35 WPM a good typing speed?
Short answer: 35 WPM is below average — bottom 30% of all typists. Here's what it means in real terms, what jobs it qualifies you for, and how to push higher.
Where 35 WPM ranks
At 35 words per minute, you're typing roughly 175 characters per minute, or about 3 characters per second. That's below average — placing you in the bottom 30% of typists worldwide. See the full WPM scale for context.
What can you do at 35 WPM?
35 WPM is typically sufficient for:
- most casual writing
How much faster can you realistically get?
With consistent daily practice, most people add 10–20 WPM in 4–8 weeks. From 35 WPM you should comfortably aim for 50 WPM within two months. See the 10-step plan to type faster.
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