Is 100 WPM good?
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100 WPM
Very fast typing speed · ≈ 500 characters per minute
What 100 WPM means
| Document | Time at 100 WPM |
|---|---|
| Email (150 words) | 1.5 min |
| One page (500 words) | 5.0 min |
| Essay (1,500 words) | 15.0 min |
| Report (5,000 words) | 50.0 min |
You meet the typical 40–60 WPM requirement for admin and data-entry roles. Transcription and court-reporting work usually expects 70–80+ WPM (stenographers 200+ using special keyboards).
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FAQ
Is 100 WPM good?
100 WPM is very fast. The average adult types about 40 WPM; 100 WPM is faster than average.
How many words is 100 WPM per hour?
About 6,000 words per hour at a sustained pace, or a 500-word page in about 5 minutes.
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