Is 30 WPM good?
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30 WPM
Below average typing speed · ≈ 150 characters per minute
What 30 WPM means
| Document | Time at 30 WPM |
|---|---|
| Email (150 words) | 5.0 min |
| One page (500 words) | 16.7 min |
| Essay (1,500 words) | 50.0 min |
| Report (5,000 words) | 166.7 min |
Most data-entry and admin jobs ask for 40–60 WPM; Transcription and court-reporting work usually expects 70–80+ WPM (stenographers 200+ using special keyboards).
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FAQ
Is 30 WPM good?
30 WPM is below average. The average adult types about 40 WPM; 30 WPM is slower than average.
How many words is 30 WPM per hour?
About 1,800 words per hour at a sustained pace, or a 500-word page in about 17 minutes.
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