How Do You Calculate Keystrokes Per Minute?
While words per minute (WPM) is one of the most common ways to report typing speed, some people prefer keystrokes per minute. Some people question the accuracy of words per minute due to the various lengths of words. A typing test that calculates WPM with a disproportional amount of short or long words can skew the results. Contrarily, a keystroke is calculated as the typing of any individual key. Calculating your typing speed by keystrokes will test your typing speed regardless of the length of the words you type. Follow these simple steps to prevent against errors in test accuracy. Place the page you are going to type vertically beside your computer in plain view. Open your word processing software. Turn off any distractions, such as televisions or phones. Set the timer for five minutes. Sit up straight and poised. Press the start button on the timer and begin typing. Continue typing until the timer reaches zero. Do not edit any mistakes or errors, but type as error-free as possible.
