Typing speed of 40 WPM: What Percentile Is It?

Based on this site's reference values, 40 WPM is in the bottom 40.1% with a rating of "Average". It is 5 WPM fewer than the average.

Nearby values

Score	Top %	Rating
20 WPM	89.4%	Below Average
25 WPM	84.1%	Below Average
30 WPM	77.3%	Below Average
35 WPM	69.1%	Average
40 WPM	59.9%	Average
45 WPM	50%	Above Average
50 WPM	40.1%	Above Average
55 WPM	30.9%	Above Average
60 WPM	22.7%	Great
65 WPM	15.9%	Great

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The same percentile in other tests

Scores at the bottom 40.1%, calculated from the reference values of the other tests on this site.

Test	Score	Top %
Reaction Time Test	279 ms	60%
Sequence Memory	level 7	57.9%
Aim Trainer	505 ms	59.9%
Color Perception	18 tiles	59.9%
Number Memory	8 digits	65%
Chimp Test	level 9	56.6%
Verbal Memory Test	45 points	60.9%
Math Speed	29 correct	61.8%
Visual Memory	level 9	63.1%
Pattern Reasoning	11 correct	55.7%
Pitch Perception	30 cents	58.8%
Stroop Test	900 ms	59.9%
High Tone Limit	14498 Hz	59.9%
Time Perception	1325 ms	59.9%
Color Difference	Level 13	59.2%

Measure your score with the Typing Speed →Type displayed words as fast and accurately as possible in 30 seconds. Measures your WPM (words per minute) and accuracy, compared against reference performance levels.

Related Terms

Percentile WPM (Words Per Minute)Deliberate Practice Muscle Memory Practice Effect

The top % is an estimate from a normal approximation of this site's reference values, not a ranking among actual users.