Is 120 WPM good?
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120 WPM
Professional / elite typing speed · ≈ 600 characters per minute
What 120 WPM means
| Document | Time at 120 WPM |
|---|---|
| Email (150 words) | 1.2 min |
| One page (500 words) | 4.2 min |
| Essay (1,500 words) | 12.5 min |
| Report (5,000 words) | 41.7 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 120 WPM good?
120 WPM is professional / elite. The average adult types about 40 WPM; 120 WPM is faster than average.
How many words is 120 WPM per hour?
About 7,200 words per hour at a sustained pace, or a 500-word page in about 4 minutes.
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