1. What is Words Per Minute (WPM)?

Definition: WPM measures typing speed, calculated by how many words you can type correctly in one minute.

Purpose: It's a standard metric to assess typing efficiency for jobs, education, and personal improvement.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( WPM \) — Words per minute
• \( C \) — Total characters typed
• \( UE \) — Uncorrected errors
• \( M \) — Time taken in minutes

Explanation: Characters are divided by 5 (average word length), errors are subtracted, then divided by time.

3. Importance of Typing Speed

Details: Faster typing improves productivity. Most jobs require 40-80 WPM. Professional typists often exceed 100 WPM.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total characters typed, uncorrected errors (default 0), and time taken in minutes (default 1). All values must be ≥ 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why divide characters by 5?
A: The standard word length for typing tests is 5 characters including spaces.

Q2: What's considered a good WPM?
A: Average is 40 WPM, good is 60 WPM, excellent is 80+ WPM.

Q3: Do corrected errors count?
A: No, only uncorrected errors (those left in final text) reduce your WPM.

Q4: How can I improve my WPM?
A: Practice regularly, use proper finger placement, and focus on accuracy first.

Q5: Does this work for programming?
A: For code typing, consider using Keystrokes Per Hour (KPH) instead.