Question 1

What is a good typing speed in WPM?

Accepted Answer

The average typist types 40–60 WPM. 60–80 WPM is considered proficient for professional use. 80–100 WPM is advanced, and 100+ WPM is expert-level. KeyboardKungFu classifies your speed automatically after each test.

Question 2

How do I improve my typing speed?

Accepted Answer

Practice consistently and prioritise accuracy over raw speed — aim for 95%+ accuracy first, then gradually increase your pace. Use the keyboard heatmap in KeyboardKungFu to identify problem keys and target them with structured lessons.

Question 3

Is KeyboardKungFu free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KeyboardKungFu is completely free with no account or sign-up required. All test results, personal records, and lesson progress are saved locally in your browser.

Question 4

How is WPM calculated?

Accepted Answer

WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated by dividing the number of correctly typed characters by 5 (the standard word length), then dividing by the elapsed time in minutes. KeyboardKungFu also shows Raw WPM (all keystrokes, including errors) so you can see the full picture.

Question 5

What is touch typing and how do I learn it?

Accepted Answer

Touch typing is the ability to type without looking at the keyboard, using muscle memory with all ten fingers. Start with the home row keys (ASDF JKL;), then expand to the full keyboard. KeyboardKungFu includes 11 free structured lessons that guide you from beginner to 80+ WPM.

Question 6

What typing test durations are available?

Accepted Answer

KeyboardKungFu offers 15-second, 30-second, 60-second, and 120-second tests in both Words and Quotes modes, across Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty levels.

Question 7

How accurate is the typing test?

Accepted Answer

KeyboardKungFu measures both net WPM (accuracy-adjusted) and raw WPM, along with per-character accuracy, consistency score, error rate, and keystroke efficiency — giving you a complete and accurate picture of your typing performance.