Typing speed of 45 WPM: What Percentile Is It?

Based on this site's reference values, 45 WPM is in the top 50% with a rating of "Above Average". It is right around 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
70 WPM	10.6%	Excellent

Typing Speed: percentile by score →

The same percentile in other tests

Scores at the top 50%, calculated from the reference values of the other tests on this site.

Test	Score	Top %
Reaction Time Test	265 ms	50%
Sequence Memory	level 8	42.1%
Aim Trainer	480 ms	50%
Color Perception	20 tiles	50%
Number Memory	9 digits	50%
Chimp Test	level 10	43.4%
Verbal Memory Test	50 points	50%
Math Speed	32 correct	50%
Visual Memory	level 10	50%
Pattern Reasoning	12 correct	44.3%
Pitch Perception	28 cents	50%
Stroop Test	850 ms	50%
High Tone Limit	15000 Hz	50%
Time Perception	1200 ms	50%
Color Difference	Level 14	50%

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.