Author Topic: How fast can you type? (Read 3766 times)

kneedownnate · « **on:** Jul 21, 2009, 09:43:20 PM »

You don't get to play if you have, or had, a job that required you to type fast

My first try tonight yielded crappy results:
Net Speed:    41 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy:    97%
Gross Speed:    42 WPM
(words/minute)

I tried 3 times on a slightly different test at the smart center today, thought I was doing poorly but hit 52 accurate the last time

I was constantly bumping back to fix words and change to capitols where I missed them. I honestly don't know how I'm getting over 25 with all the mistakes I'm making.

For everybody else: http://www.typingtest.com/

kneedownnate · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2009, 09:47:56 PM »

Slowed down and sped up:
Net Speed:     49 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy:    96%
Gross Speed:    51 WPM
(words/minute)

blackdiamond · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 21, 2009, 10:02:51 PM »

I'll give it a whirl when I'm not on the netbook...it might even things out since I do have to type a lot at work, but engineers range from hundreds of words per minute to one and two finger typing so I think I can fly under the radar.

emsvitil · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 21, 2009, 10:04:00 PM »

Some words I can type really fast...........

kneedownnate · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 21, 2009, 10:11:50 PM »

Quote from: emsvitil on Jul 21, 2009, 10:04:00 PM

Some words I can type really fast...........

Just take the test

emsvitil · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 21, 2009, 10:14:35 PM »

Astronaut:

Net Speed: 49 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy: 100%
Gross Speed: 49 WPM
(words/minute)

By learning to touch type you could increase your speed to 60 WPM.

But I was touch typing..............

kneedownnate · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 21, 2009, 10:20:42 PM »

Nice

Net Speed:    61 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy:    92%
Gross Speed:    66 WPM
(words/minute)

kneedownnate · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 21, 2009, 11:07:07 PM »

Last one for the night, tiger

Net Speed:    62 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy:    93%
Gross Speed:    66 WPM
(words/minute)

*FFC* · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 06:08:46 AM »

I'm making an excuse - it's the beginning of the day.. I will take this later when i'm more warmed up

Net Speed:    85 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy:    87%
Gross Speed:    97 WPM
(words/minute)

JanMarie13 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 07:41:01 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Jul 21, 2009, 09:43:20 PM

You don't get to play if you have, or had, a job that required you to type fast

Now that's no fair Nate! LOL. We should just be required to disclose that info. I'm going to take the test in a minute out of curiousity, but the last time I took one of these, the results screen said:

"copying and pasting does not improve your typing skills!"

no joke!

EDIT: Ok here are my results:

Net Speed: 102 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy: 96%
Gross Speed: 106 WPM
(words/minute)

*FFC* · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 07:50:26 AM »

Quote from: MPA on Jul 22, 2009, 07:41:01 AM

Now that's no fair Nate! LOL. We should just be required to disclose that info. I'm going to take the test in a minute out of curiousity, but the last time I took one of these, the results screen said:

"copying and pasting does not improve your typing skills!"

no joke!

EDIT: Ok here are my results:

Net Speed: 102 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy: 96%
Gross Speed: 106 WPM
(words/minute)

Great, now I gotta take it again cuz Jan beat me

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 10:30:19 AM »

I can't type for crap off of a form.. Out of my head I'm good for about 60 WPM.. Off of form 25 at best.

*FFC* · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 10:44:29 AM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Jul 22, 2009, 10:30:19 AM

I can't type for crap off of a form.. Out of my head I'm good for about 60 WPM.. Off of form 25 at best.

Exactly.. if I am just typing something out of my head I can type pretty good, but off of a form I'm

JanMarie13 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 10:49:18 AM »

Quote from: *FFC* on Jul 22, 2009, 10:44:29 AM

Exactly.. if I am just typing something out of my head I can type pretty good, but off of a form I'm

And on these tests they always have to throw in a ton of capitals within sentences, quotations, special characters....anything to give you anxiety and trip you up! LOL

TacoRunner · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 10:52:51 AM »

Test taken on: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 10:52:10 AM
Duration: 1 minute(s)

Net Speed: 46 WPM (words/minute)
Accuracy: 93%
Gross Speed: 49 WPM (words/minute)

Dingman. · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 12:22:01 PM »

Test taken on:    Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:29:34 PM
Duration:    1 minute(s)

Net Speed:    73 WPM (words/minute)
Accuracy:    98%
Gross Speed:    74 WPM (words/minute)

Dr.Maxwe001 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 12:41:56 PM »

Test taken on: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:42:34 PM
Duration: 1 minute(s)

Net Speed: 273 WPM (words/minute)
Accuracy: 98%
Gross Speed: 264 WPM (words/minute)

*FFC* · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 12:46:53 PM »

Quote from: maxwe001 on Jul 22, 2009, 12:41:56 PM

Test taken on: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:42:34 PM
Duration: 1 minute(s)

Net Speed: 27 WPM (words/minute)
Accuracy: 98%
Gross Speed: 26 WPM (words/minute)

Fixed it for ya

j/k Jeff

blackdiamond · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 22, 2009, 04:24:21 PM »

Quote from: *FFC* on Jul 22, 2009, 10:44:29 AM

Exactly.. if I am just typing something out of my head I can type pretty good, but off of a form I'm

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Jul 22, 2009, 10:30:19 AM

I can't type for crap off of a form.. Out of my head I'm good for about 60 WPM.. Off of form 25 at best.

I have not tried it, but I'm guessing you can't read it through and then type if for memory?

Quote from: maxwe001 on Jul 22, 2009, 12:41:56 PM

Test taken on: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:42:34 PM
Duration: 1 minute(s)

Net Speed: 273 WPM (words/minute)
Accuracy: 98%
Gross Speed: 264 WPM (words/minute)

How did you get a net higher than gross? You'd make a great boss until the IRS came to town!

Dr.Maxwe001 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 23, 2009, 06:30:53 AM »

Quote

How did you get a net higher than gross? You'd make a great boss until the IRS came to town!

I own a oil company I have to type super fast in order to get the order's in and out I also buy gas and diesel on the stock market DAILY so I gota be able to do it and do it fast

blackdiamond · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 23, 2009, 11:55:37 AM »

Quote from: maxwe001 on Jul 23, 2009, 06:30:53 AM

I own a oil company I have to type super fast in order to get the order's in and out I also buy gas and diesel on the stock market DAILY so I gota be able to do it and do it fast

You're missing the point, your NET score must be lower than your GROSS score. Is this why oil prices are so stinking high?

blackdiamond · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 23, 2009, 11:58:35 AM »

Gross Speed: 57 wpm
Accuracy: 89%
Net Speed: 51 wpm

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 23, 2009, 12:04:44 PM »

Quote from: blackdiamond on Jul 22, 2009, 04:24:21 PM

I have not tried it, but I'm guessing you can't read it through and then type if for memory?

Not with the exacting accuracy it'd take to get a high score... Form my head I'm making it up as I go along, yes I catch my spelling mistakes and go back for them but otherwise I know ahead of time whats next.

Dr.Maxwe001 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jul 23, 2009, 01:55:53 PM »

oh thats because I was through typing before the time ran out and I was wating on it to catch up and it said the hell with it

Plekto · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 03, 2009, 06:41:09 AM »

What keyboard I have makes an enormous difference. The old Apple Extended Keyboard II, for instance, I could top out 120-130wpm. My current one is closer to 60-80 - a very good (used) one with key switches in it(retails for about $120-$140 new). Crappy ones like the new Apple "chicklet/Atari 400" keyboard or a crummy membrane/soft touch keyboard... maybe 30-35wpm.

Oh - I never learned to touch-type. I do hunt-and-peck. Just with all ten fingers at once.

Kurlee Daddee · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 01:08:03 PM »

Gross Speed: 70 wpm
Accuracy: 98%
Net Speed: 70 wpm

toyotanner · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 03:26:06 PM »

Net Speed:   62 WPM
(words/minute)
Accuracy:   100%
Gross Speed:   62 WPM

thats okay i guess.

blackdiamond · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 10:22:23 PM »

The "reply" timed out four times before I gave up posting my results.

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