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2 Minute Typing Test
A two-minute test that shows your real working speed once the first-minute burst fades.
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5 Minute Typing Test
Five minutes of continuous typing shows how your speed and accuracy hold up over time. The test many exams and employers actually use.
- Exactly 5 minutes
- Endurance focused
- No sign-up
5:00 test
5:00
Net WPM
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Gross WPM
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Accuracy
100.0%
Errors
0
Why five minutes is the test employers and exams use
A five-minute typing test is where bursts of speed stop helping. Over three hundred seconds the only thing that works is a pace you can keep, with accuracy you can trust.
Where five-minute tests are used
Data entry roles, administrative jobs, transcription work and many government and clerical exams specify a typing test of several minutes. Longer tests are harder to game: you cannot rely on a lucky passage or a short burst of adrenaline to carry the result.
How to pace a long test
- Start at about 80% of your sprint speed. The first minute feels easy and tempts you to go too fast.
- Breathe at the end of sentences. A slow breath resets your shoulders and wrists.
- Keep errors from snowballing. After a slip, return to your rhythm rather than rushing to catch up.
- Look ahead. Reading two or three words in front keeps you fluid when attention dips.
Reading your result
Compare your net WPM here with a shorter test. A gap of five or more words per minute means stamina is your limiting factor, so lengthen your practice. If the gap is small but accuracy is low, spend time on the Typing Accuracy Test before chasing speed.
Many job requirements quote a minimum such as 40 or 50 net WPM at 95% accuracy or better. Aim for a score comfortably above the requirement, since nerves on the day usually cost a few words per minute.
Where to go next
Try the 2 Minute Typing Test for a shorter benchmark, or the 1 Minute Typing Test for the standard industry score.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 5 minute typing test more accurate than a 1 minute test?
It is a better measure of sustained speed. A longer test smooths out lucky or unlucky passages and shows how your accuracy holds as you tire.
What is a good 5 minute typing score?
Around 40 to 50 net WPM is a common job requirement. Scores of 60 and above with 97% accuracy are strong for office and data-entry work.
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