Question 1

What is a good typing speed?

Accepted Answer

The average typing speed is 41 WPM. A good typing speed for office work is 50-65 WPM. For data entry, 65-80 WPM is competitive. Professional typists typically reach 75-100 WPM.

Question 2

How long does it take to learn touch typing?

Accepted Answer

Most adults reach 40+ WPM within 4-8 weeks of 15 minutes daily practice. Reaching 60-70 WPM typically takes 3-6 months of consistent practice.

Question 3

Is Velocity Typing free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The typing test, 32-lesson course, leaderboard, dashboard and daily challenges are all completely free. No signup required for basic tests.

Question 4

What typing speed do I need for a remote job?

Accepted Answer

Most remote jobs require 40-50 WPM minimum. Data entry needs 60-80 WPM. Transcription requires 65-90 WPM. Accuracy of 95%+ is equally important.