Who needs 30 WPM?
RRB NTPC, CPCT and UPSSSC set 30 WPM for English. This page defaults to a 7-minute test, the length many coaching institutes and state tests use for 30 WPM passages.
At 30 WPM you type 150 characters a minute, 210 words in 7 minutes and 9,000 key depressions an hour.
Words needed at 30 WPM
| Test length | Words | Characters |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 150 | 750 |
| 7 minutes | 210 | 1,050 |
| 10 minutes | 300 | 1,500 |
| 15 minutes | 450 | 2,250 |
If you are below 30 WPM
Look at your error rate first. If it is above 5%, slow down by 5 WPM for a week and type cleanly; your net speed will rise even though your fingers feel slower. If errors are already low, take two tests a day at this length and one 1-minute sprint at the end of the session to stretch your top speed. Most learners gain 1 to 2 WPM a week with 20 to 30 minutes of daily practice.
Hindi typists: try the same target on the Hindi typing test with your exam keyboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is 30 WPM good?
30 WPM is enough for several government typing tests, but aim higher in practice to keep a safety margin.
How many words is 30 WPM in 10 minutes?
300 words, or about 1,500 characters.
How long does it take to reach 30 WPM?
With 30 minutes of daily practice, most people starting from about 20 WPM reach 30 WPM in three to six weeks.