WPM Typing Speed Benchmarks

Question 1

What is the average typing speed for an untrained adult in the US?

Accepted Answer

30–40 WPM

Answer

10–20 WPM

Answer

60–70 WPM

Answer

80–90 WPM

Question 2

What WPM is typically required for a court reporter or stenographer?

Accepted Answer

225 WPM

Answer

60 WPM

Answer

100 WPM

Answer

150 WPM

Question 3

What is considered an expert-level typing speed on a standard keyboard?

Accepted Answer

120+ WPM

Answer

60 WPM

Answer

80 WPM

Answer

100 WPM

Question 4

What was the world record typing speed on a standard keyboard as of recent records?

Accepted Answer

212 WPM

Answer

150 WPM

Answer

180 WPM

Answer

256 WPM

Question 5

What WPM speed is typically required for a transcriptionist in the US?

Accepted Answer

75 WPM

Answer

30 WPM

Answer

55 WPM

Answer

100 WPM

Question 6

At what WPM speed can a typist generally keep pace with normal conversational speech?

Accepted Answer

100 WPM

Answer

60 WPM

Answer

80 WPM

Answer

130 WPM