Is 60 WPM good?
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60 WPM
Above average typing speed · ≈ 300 characters per minute
What 60 WPM means
| Document | Time at 60 WPM |
|---|---|
| Email (150 words) | 2.5 min |
| One page (500 words) | 8.3 min |
| Essay (1,500 words) | 25.0 min |
| Report (5,000 words) | 83.3 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 60 WPM good?
60 WPM is above average. The average adult types about 40 WPM; 60 WPM is faster than average.
How many words is 60 WPM per hour?
About 3,600 words per hour at a sustained pace, or a 500-word page in about 8 minutes.
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