Who is the fastest typist ever recorded?

Barbara Blackburn

Is 140 wpm possible?

I type around 140–150 wpm. I would say that around 80+ wpm is considered fast by many. The average typists hover around 60. However, I’m part of a Typeracer community, and I’m friends with quite a lot of people that are easily faster than 125.

Is 70 wpm fast?

wpm around 90 to 150 is considered FAST, and wpm around 70wpm is considered good/great, and wpm around 60 wpm or 50 is considered normal or decent. wpm under 40 or 30 is considered a slow typer. … WPM around 60 or 70 is called good!

Is 90 wpm good for a 15 year old?

A typing speed of 65 wpm for a 15 year old is actually very good and considered to be above average. For exemplary touch typists, one may need to reach 46 or above wpm. There are some people who can actually type as fast as 90–120 wpm. The 15 year old can still improve his typing speed.

How many wpm is good for an 11 year old?

Average Reading Speed by Age and Grade Level

Grade Level and Age	Words-Per-Minute
5h Grade (Spring) 10-11 years old	139 – 194 wpm
6th-8th Grade (Spring) 11, 12, 13, 14 years old	150 – 204 wpm
Highschool 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 years old	200 – 300 wpm
College 18-23 years old	300 – 350 wpm

Is 120 wpm good for a 12 year old?

120 wpm is an amazing typing speed for a 12-year old. Additionally, the average professional typist typically only types at speeds ranging from 65 to 75 wpm. Other professional positions, such as emergency dispatch services, look for typists with a typing speed of 80 to 95 wpm.

Is 45 wpm good for a 11 year old?

40–45 will be above average or a good typist. 45 – 50 will be considered fast by most average observers. 50–55 will be considered talented by most average typists. 55 -60 will be impressive for even the fast typists.

Is 30 wpm good for a 12 year old?

However, 12-year-olds usually type from 30–50. So if you’re in between that you’re okay. If you can type faster than that, I am proud of you. If you want to get better, you have to practice.