TypeSprintWhy take a 2-minute test?
A two-minute test is a good middle ground. It is long enough that one lucky burst cannot inflate your score, which is why some schools and employers prefer it, yet short enough to take several times in a practice session. It also begins to show whether you can keep your speed up once the first rush of concentration fades.
Read your speed chart
After the test, the chart shows your speed for each part of the two minutes. A flat line means steady, even typing — the goal. A line that drops in the second minute means you started too fast or lost focus. A spiky line usually points to a few hard words; slowing down on them keeps your rhythm smooth.
Tips for longer tests
- Sit up straight with your feet flat and wrists floating above the keyboard.
- Breathe normally — many people hold their breath during typing tests.
- Do not stop to look back at mistakes; keep moving forward.
How your score is calculated
Every five correctly typed characters, including spaces, count as one word. Your WPM is the number of those words divided by the test length in minutes, so mistyped words do not count. Accuracy is the share of keys you pressed correctly. Read more about what your number means in our guide to the average typing speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 2 minute typing test harder than a 1 minute test?
Slightly. Most people score 1–4 WPM lower over two minutes because they cannot keep their best speed the whole time.
How many words should I type in 2 minutes?
At an average speed of 40 WPM you will type about 80 words. At 60 WPM, about 120 words.
Which test length do employers use?
It varies. One to five minutes is common; data entry roles often use longer tests. Practicing at two and five minutes prepares you for most of them.