WPM Profile
Is 85 WPM a good typing speed?
Short answer: 85 WPM is very fast — top 10% of all typists. Here's what it means in real terms, what jobs it qualifies you for, and how to push higher.
Where 85 WPM ranks
At 85 words per minute, you're typing roughly 425 characters per minute, or about 7 characters per second. That's very fast — placing you in the top 10% of typists worldwide. See the full WPM scale for context.
What can you do at 85 WPM?
85 WPM is typically sufficient for:
- most casual writing
- general office work
- customer support
- data entry
- programming
- journalism
- transcription
How much faster can you realistically get?
With consistent daily practice, most people add 10–20 WPM in 4–8 weeks. From 85 WPM you should comfortably aim for 100 WPM within two months. See the 10-step plan to type faster.
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