How fast can you type?

I was thinking earlier about what is the most useful class I ever took during my academic career (which was lengthy...I am 10 years removed from a PhD in chemistry).

I would have to say one class that stands out is typing. So important in todays world. But I never tested myself before today. I found a website that will test this for you...

https://www.livechatinc.com/typing-speed-test/#/

I tried 10 times and my best was 43 wpm with 93% accuracy. I thought I would be better. I found that I could get better numbers if I slow down and improved my accuracy. I think I am actually faster in normal typing where I don't have to read as well though...such as crafting this post.

What was the most influential or most important class you ever took, and how fast can you type? I am also interested in how fast people can type with respect to what job they have. There must be some sort of correlation.

 

12 lpm

 

Wpm? I am a parts manager alot of number entry. No time for typing, or spelling.

 

First try was 47 wpm with 98% accuracy, apparently. Never learned correct hand placement, now it's been years of quick jabs.

EDIT - apparently that's not horrible, I thought for sure it was horrible.

 

That's impressive. What do you do for work?

I was at 51 wpm with 98% accuracy.

 

damn I thought I was better than that...gonna keep trying lol

 

there we go



although I don't think I'll ever beat you Danny @dtaco06 lol, damn

 

I got 69 and the octopussy award to boot...looks like a good day for me!

 

it helps I type all day at work

 

I’ll have to do this next time I get my laptop open. I think I’m
Probably between 60-80 wpm.

Going to open laptop now, as curiousity has peaked.

 

Im on my mobile now, but last time I checked I averaged around 63 wpm

 

damn, I was only able to get 65 wpm. thought I was faster.