Is 50 WPM good?
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50 WPM
Above average typing speed · ≈ 250 characters per minute
What 50 WPM means
| Document | Time at 50 WPM |
|---|---|
| Email (150 words) | 3.0 min |
| One page (500 words) | 10.0 min |
| Essay (1,500 words) | 30.0 min |
| Report (5,000 words) | 100.0 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 50 WPM good?
50 WPM is above average. The average adult types about 40 WPM; 50 WPM is faster than average.
How many words is 50 WPM per hour?
About 3,000 words per hour at a sustained pace, or a 500-word page in about 10 minutes.
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