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Casper typing speed test: aim for 60+ WPM

For the typed section of the Casper test, aim to type at least 60 words per minute. At 80 WPM or faster, typing stops limiting what you can write. The test below takes 60 seconds and needs no account.

60s left

Type the sample answer below as fast and as accurately as you can.

Priya looked exhausted when she told me she'd missed the deadline again. I could see she was embarrassed, and I'd probably feel the same in her place. Before deciding anything, I'd ask to speak with her privately and listen without interrupting. Something could be going on at home or with her health that I don't know about. If she's struggling, I'd tell her it's okay to ask for help and that we can change how the work is split. If I were in her position, I'd want someone to do the same for me. I'd also think about the rest of the group. They're relying on this project too, and they deserve to know where things stand. So I'd suggest a short meeting where we agree on a new plan together. If the problem keeps happening, I'd talk to our supervisor, but only after telling Priya first. That way the work stays on track, and Priya is treated with respect.

The 60-second timer starts when you type the first character.

Typing speed at a glance

Speed to aim for: 60 WPM or faster
Comfortable speed: 80 WPM or faster
Typed scenario time: 3 minutes 30 seconds for both questionsSource, checked 13 Sep 2026
Words at 60 WPM: About 195 per typed scenario
This test: 60 seconds, free, no signup

Speed targets are Caspermate's guidance, not an Acuity rule. Word counts assume about 15 seconds of reading first.

How much can you write in a typed scenario?

Your typing speed sets a ceiling on how much you can write. This table assumes about 15 seconds to read the prompt, then typing for the rest of the scenario. Treat the numbers as upper limits, since you'll pause to think.

Words you can type in one typed scenario, by typing speed
Typing speed	Words per scenario	Words per answer	Where it sits
30 WPM	About 98	About 49	Well under the benchmark
40 WPM	About 130	About 65	Close to the benchmark
50 WPM	About 163	About 82	Close to the benchmark
60 WPM	About 195	About 98	Meets the benchmark
70 WPM	About 228	About 114	Meets the benchmark
80 WPM	About 260	About 130	Comfortably fast
90 WPM	About 293	About 147	Comfortably fast
100 WPM	About 325	About 163	Comfortably fast

What your result means

Under 40 WPM: Well under the benchmark
Typing is likely to cap how much you can write. Keep answers short and focused, and practise a little every day.
40 to 59 WPM: Close to the benchmark
You can finish both answers, but there's little time to add detail or re-read. A few minutes of practice a day can get you past 60 WPM.
60 to 79 WPM: Meets the benchmark
Speed shouldn't hold you back. Spend your prep time on what you write, not how fast you type.
80 WPM or faster: Comfortably fast
Typing won't be the bottleneck. You'll have time to plan, write and re-read both answers.

Why typing speed matters on the Casper test

Each typed scenario gives you 3 minutes 30 seconds to answer both questions. That one clock covers reading, thinking and typing. Every second spent hunting for keys is a second you can't spend on your answer.

Good answers need room. You name how the people involved might feel, weigh up who's affected, and suggest a practical first step. Slow typing squeezes that out, so answers end up short and generic. A little extra speed buys time to re-read and add the detail that makes an answer specific.

How to type faster before test day

Practise little and often. Ten minutes a day is easier to keep up than one long session a week.
Use the keyboard you'll sit the test on. Laptop and desktop keyboards feel different under time pressure.
Retype full answers, not random word lists. That builds speed on the kind of sentences you'll write on the day.
Don't stop to polish every typo. Keep your ideas moving, then tidy up if there's time.
Retake this test every week or two to check the practice is working.

Next, practise what you'll write

Speed is only half of it. The other half is knowing what to write when the clock starts. Work through our free sample scenarios with example answers, browse Casper practice questions, or read how much to write per question.

For the timing of every section, see how long the Casper test takes.

When you're ready, a free Caspermate account lets you practise timed scenarios and get feedback on what was weak in each answer.