Is 45 WPM a good typing speed?
At 45 WPM, your typing speed is right around the Average band — where most adults score on a calm, focused attempt. Nothing wrong with average; it is the realistic baseline before training kicks in. 45 WPM is the standard Average threshold for typing speed. Against the standard benchmarks, your 45 WPM score is 45 WPM past the Elite cutoff (90 WPM), 25 WPM past the Fast cutoff (70 WPM), and exactly at the Average cutoff (45 WPM). The neighboring indexed buckets are 40 WPM (Below Average) and 60 WPM (Average). Take the Typing Speed Test to see how your live performance compares.
Where 45 WPM falls
- Your score
- 45 WPM
- Tier
- Average
- Elite threshold
- 90 WPM
- Fast threshold
- 70 WPM
- Average threshold
- 45 WPM
- Estimated percentile
- 35%
Nearby scores
Frequently asked questions
Is 45 WPM a good typing speed?
45 WPM sits in the Average band. The Average reference is 45 WPM and the Fast reference is 70 WPM, so you have clear room to improve with practice.
How does 45 WPM compare to the average?
The Average threshold on the Typing Speed Test is 45 WPM. Your 45 WPM is in the Average band relative to that. Elite performers cross 90 WPM; Fast performers cross 70 WPM.
How can someone improve from 45 WPM?
Consistent practice — same environment, same time of day, same input device — is the biggest lever. Take the Typing Speed Test a few times per week, sleep well, and watch how your score drifts toward the Fast (70 WPM) and Elite (90 WPM) thresholds over a few weeks.